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Ascension

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Nashville

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma or 1 year of relevant experience. Professional licensure/certification may substitute for education or experience if applicable.
  • You will handle administrative tasks, greet and assist patients, manage calls, maintain records, communicate with healthcare teams, ensure unit safety, and help with supplies and cleanliness.

Requirements

  • Education:
  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.
  • Greet patients and visitors, answer general inquiries, and schedule patients for appointments.
  • Answer, screen, and route telephone calls.
  • Perform general clerical duties including filing, email correspondence, and mail distribution.
  • Create various reports and documents.
  • Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other health-care team members about patient care.
  • Perform unit safety checks.
  • Assist with meeting patient needs and escalate as appropriate.
  • May enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules.
  • May assist with stocking supplies and keeping unit and patient rooms clean and orderly.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Unit Secretary position in the ICU?

The Unit Secretary position is part-time and consists of night shifts.

Where is the job located?

The Unit Secretary position is located at Ascension Saint Thomas in Midtown.

What department will I be working in as a Unit Secretary?

You will be working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

What qualifications do I need for this position?

You need a high school diploma equivalency or one year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience. Professional licensure or certification can be used in lieu of education or experience if applicable.

What are the responsibilities of a Unit Secretary in the ICU?

Responsibilities include greeting patients and visitors, scheduling appointments, answering calls, performing clerical duties, communicating with healthcare team members, conducting safety checks, assisting with patient needs, and maintaining supply and cleanliness of the unit.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options, retirement benefits, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to give back to the community.

Is prior experience required for this position?

While one year of applicable job-specific experience is required, relevant professional licensure or certification can substitute for education or experience.

Are there any additional preferences for applicants?

There are no additional preferences listed for applicants to this position.

What kind of organization is Ascension Saint Thomas?

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading healthcare system with a 125-year history, serving as the only faith-based, nonprofit health system in Middle Tennessee.

Does Ascension provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Ascension provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, and other legally protected statuses.

Ascension

A faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ascension (www.ascension.org) is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.