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Unit Secretary - Medical ICU - Days

Atrium Health

601 North Elm Street, High Point, NC 27262
18.85 - 28.30/hr

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Job Description

Department:

34513 High Point Medical Center - Nursing Critical Care: MICU

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

35

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Alternating shifts: One week is Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and the next week is Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday.

8am-6:30pm

Pay Range

$18.85 - $28.30

Performs clerical functions related to requisitioning, charging supplies and services, preparing and maintaining unit records and patient charts, and receiving/relaying communications consistent with hospital mission and nursing philosophy, goals, standards, and bylaws. Serves as unit receptionist in enhancing the image of High Point Medical Center and providing general information within HIPAA guidelines for patients, family members, visitors, and staff.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED General Studies

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job-Specific Duties:

Customer Focus
Demonstrates courtesy and respect in all interactions.

Provides general information and updates patient location.

Escorts customers to destinations.

General Office Coordination
Prioritizes clerical tasks based on unit needs.

Answers phones, relays messages accurately.

Collects/distributes mail and communications.

Operates intercom system and prints forms as needed.

Processes physician orders and assists with order entry.

Supplies & Equipment
Maintains supplies and floor stock using electronic requisition system.

Assembles extra patient charts and verifies equipment bundles.

Charges for special procedures and obtains necessary equipment.

Patient Records & Documentation
Enters codes for procedures and updates patient data.

Reviews and maintains patient charts; requests old charts promptly.

Disassembles charts at discharge and ensures confidentiality.

Requisitions & Deliveries
Delivers requisitions and specimens to appropriate departments.

Communication
Notifies Admitting Office of admissions/transfers.

Updates computer records for discharges and transfers.

Provides shift handoff updates and assists with patient flow.

Responds to Nurse Call system and supports patient needs.

Teamwork
Assists with orientation of new staff.

Meetings & Continuing Education
Attends at least 75% of staff meetings.

Completes mandatory education and 1 hour of continuing education.

Professionalism
Maintains professional relationships and adheres to department rules.

Practices teamwork and follows Standards of Behavior.

Other Duties
Performs additional tasks as assigned.

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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Unit Secretary

About Atrium Health

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional medical care and services to the community. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, our team is committed to improving the health and well-being of all individuals.

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