Department Secretary

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Facilitates communication with patients, as it pertains to age specific requirements, families, visitors, physicians, Nursing Administration, and patient support services.
• Utilizes computer system accurately in entering required data for Unit activities as it pertains to age specific needs/requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of Hospital and Departmental operational standards to facilitate communication with personnel as needed.
• Organizes work duties on the Patient Care Unit to allow for periods of peak activity and reduced work load for maximum utilization of time.
• Utilizes communication skills maximally in working with a variety of individuals.
• Exercises sound judgment in dealing with all levels of Nursing personnel, other Hospital personnel, visitors, and other individuals interacting with the Nursing Unit.
• Recognizes errors made in own work or work of others and takes appropriate measures.
• Participates in relevant inservice programs and other self-directed learning activities, which promote growth in position responsibilities.
• Actively participates in the Unit Performance Improvement Program.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• No Travel Required
• 1 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Texas Orthopedic Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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