UNIT SECRETARY

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required
Previous healthcare experience is preferred.
Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment

Positive interpersonal skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Position Responsibilities

ORGANIZATIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Performs all tasks to meet the needs of physicians, staff, patient, and other customers
Demonstrates acceptable organizational skills
Communicates effectively
Interactions include consideration for patient population specific needs
Takes action to reduce/eliminate patient risks

PARTNERSHIP:
Uses Professional Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers and all other disciplines
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in schedule and/or workload assignment necessary to meet changing needs of the individual patient or unit
Makes new team members feel welcome and offers assistance with orientation of new employees
Acceptable use of interpersonal relationship skills and communication with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, all disciplines and other customers
Organizes workload and effectively collaborates with nursing to prioritize care

WORKPLACE/PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
Serves as a patient advocate
Assists with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements
Complies with personnel policies i.e. Attendance, ID badge, Dress Code, et. al.
Maintains Unit Secretary skills
Communicates per department expectations

QUALITY AND SAFETY:
Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve them
Participates in the process improvement activities within the department/hospital
Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals

Why Texas Health As a Texas Health Unit Secretary you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

• 2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row)
• Becker’s Healthcare “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” (4 years running)
• America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes
• A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials” by Fortune and Great Place to Work

Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.