Unit Secretary - Emergency Department in Corpus Christi, TX

Job Description | Job Attributes

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. 

  • The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, and surgical suites 
  • A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine 
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center 
  • Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team 

Summary:

Provides clerical support for assigned nursing unit, including transcribing physicians' orders; scheduling diagnostic tests and therapies for patients; assembling and maintaining patients' charts; answering telephone and intercom calls; providing routine, approved information; maintaining supply levels for unit; and reporting unit needs to other departments such as Housekeeping and Maintenance. 

Responsibilities:

The Unit Secretary inputs patient medical information into the computer system. This position answers and directs phones for the department, orders supply, greets guests such as physicians, patient families and visitors. Corresponds with ancillary departments regarding patient care, i.e. Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary & Lab. Communicates and works closely with Physicians and the health care team. 

Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

  • Computer knowledge and customer service skills required. Medical terminology preferred. 
  • Previous experience as a Unit Secretary preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • De-escalation training required within 90 days of hire/transfer date for Associates in Emergency Department.

Work Schedule:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Full Time


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Job Attributes

Job ID

340899

Job Title

Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

Job Type

FULL TIME

Schedule / Shift

7AM - 7PM

Job Category

Administrative Support

Location

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline
600 Elizabeth Street
Corpus Christi, TX  78404 View on a map

Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

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