Advocate Health Care
Unit Secretary, Neurosurgery Unit, Full-time 12 hr. Nights
Advocate Health Care, Wake Forest, North Carolina, us, 27588
Department: 34403 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Nursing Med Surg: 5th Ardmore NsuStatus: Full timeBenefits Eligible: YesHours Per Week: 35.1Schedule Details/Additional Information:Night shiftPay Range $18.50 – $27.75
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of a unit secretary course or equivalent preferred.
Clerical experience preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION N/A
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Completes clerical duties for patient scheduling, admissions, procedures, transfers, surgeries, discharges and deaths under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Handles and screens incoming calls and transmits messages as necessary.
Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co- workers by following established procedures.
Ensures complete, confidential, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.
Completes requisitions, data entry, and nursing communication forms.
Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations.
Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Basic computer skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
Ability to develop transcription skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Interaction with multiple levels of staff and departments
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
Subject to multiple interruptions
Long periods on a computer
Possible exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals
Occasionally subject to irregular hours
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Amount of time spent performing the following activities: 35% to 65% 0% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum
Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more — so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of a unit secretary course or equivalent preferred.
Clerical experience preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION N/A
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Completes clerical duties for patient scheduling, admissions, procedures, transfers, surgeries, discharges and deaths under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Handles and screens incoming calls and transmits messages as necessary.
Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co- workers by following established procedures.
Ensures complete, confidential, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.
Completes requisitions, data entry, and nursing communication forms.
Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations.
Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Basic computer skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
Ability to develop transcription skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Interaction with multiple levels of staff and departments
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
Subject to multiple interruptions
Long periods on a computer
Possible exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals
Occasionally subject to irregular hours
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Amount of time spent performing the following activities: 35% to 65% 0% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum
Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more — so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
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