Unit Secretary DDU Per Diem Evening

Company: Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Location: Placentia
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Job Description:

Since 1972, Placentia-Linda Hospital has expanded right along with north Orange County. As our communities grow, we continue to offer a full range of medical services to meet your family's needs. One thing remains the same - our caring and compassionate staff, which is committed to providing excellent quality and customer satisfaction. The numerous awards and distinctions we've earned demonstrate that. The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America, once again named Placentia-Linda Top Performer on Key Quality Measures in 2014. The hospital was recognized for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Summary

Performs general clerical duties on a nursing unit by preparing, compiling, and maintaining records in a hospital nursing unit.

Responsibilities

* Records, transmits and/or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians.
* Transcribes physicians' orders.
* Schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated.
* Orders and stores unit supplies.
* Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients or nurses.
* Maintains current and orderly chart files
* Assembles patients' charts for transfers or discharges.
* Answers telephone or intercom.
* Records and relays messages.
* Greets, directs, and instructs visitors as necessary.
* Assist physicians in locating patients' charts and appropriate primary nurse.
* Prepare routine, confidential and/or special reports, documents and records.
* Assists with patient care/quality assurance audits.

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Required: Must be familiar with medical terminology, and have experience with the use of a computer.

Preferred: Previous experience as a Unit Secretary preferred.

Certifications

Required: CPR

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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