Memorial Physician Practices
Dignity Health East Valley (Chandler)
Job Title: Unit Secretary
Job Type: Full-time (FTE 0.9, 36 hours weekly)
What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
Competitive paid time off
Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short-and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
Professional development and growth opportunities
How you'll contribute Provides frontline administrative and receptionist support for the nursing unit. Initiates, maintains, and closes electronic medical records; manages phones and visitor inquiries; supports communication among patients, families, physicians, and staff; and performs non-clinical patient service tasks to ensure smooth unit operations and an excellent customer experience.
Essential Functions
Greet and assist visitors promptly; provide directions and answer routine questions.
Initiate the medical record at admission; maintain documentation during the stay; close the record at discharge within the EMR.
Initiate and follow up on physicians' orders as directed by unit procedures.
Serve as unit receptionist: manage incoming/outgoing calls and provide visitor information.
Facilitate frequent communication with unit personnel, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families to exchange information.
Provide non-clinical patient support (e.g., respond to call lights, fulfill requests for non-care items, accompany patients to appointments, assist in the café as assigned).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information Demonstrates professional, courteous, and helpful service in all interactions. Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in all communications and record handling. Prioritizes multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and escalates concerns appropriately.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education:
High school diploma required; two years of college-level education preferred.
Experience:
Prior hospital experience preferred.
Technical:
Computer experience required; EMR/electronic documentation familiarity desirable.
Communication:
Ability to speak and write concisely; knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
Interpersonal:
Works effectively with all levels of medical personnel, patients, and families; strong customer service; reliability and attention to detail.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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Job Title: Unit Secretary
Job Type: Full-time (FTE 0.9, 36 hours weekly)
What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
Competitive paid time off
Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short-and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
Professional development and growth opportunities
How you'll contribute Provides frontline administrative and receptionist support for the nursing unit. Initiates, maintains, and closes electronic medical records; manages phones and visitor inquiries; supports communication among patients, families, physicians, and staff; and performs non-clinical patient service tasks to ensure smooth unit operations and an excellent customer experience.
Essential Functions
Greet and assist visitors promptly; provide directions and answer routine questions.
Initiate the medical record at admission; maintain documentation during the stay; close the record at discharge within the EMR.
Initiate and follow up on physicians' orders as directed by unit procedures.
Serve as unit receptionist: manage incoming/outgoing calls and provide visitor information.
Facilitate frequent communication with unit personnel, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families to exchange information.
Provide non-clinical patient support (e.g., respond to call lights, fulfill requests for non-care items, accompany patients to appointments, assist in the café as assigned).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information Demonstrates professional, courteous, and helpful service in all interactions. Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in all communications and record handling. Prioritizes multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and escalates concerns appropriately.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education:
High school diploma required; two years of college-level education preferred.
Experience:
Prior hospital experience preferred.
Technical:
Computer experience required; EMR/electronic documentation familiarity desirable.
Communication:
Ability to speak and write concisely; knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
Interpersonal:
Works effectively with all levels of medical personnel, patients, and families; strong customer service; reliability and attention to detail.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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