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FTE : 1.0, Shift : Full Time, Schedule : 07 : 30-16 : 00 Mon-Fri
Compensation Update : As of 4 / 21 / 2024, the pay scale is $19.90 - $27.75 USD.
Bilingual skills (English / Spanish) preferred
Position Summary
The Unit Secretary is responsible for secretarial duties necessary for smooth running or the unit. Collaborate to provide optimal plan of care based on age / diagnosis specific needs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Handles clerical duties on nursing unit, including answering telephone, relaying messages, keeping records, directing visitors, distributing mail, and transcribing physicians’ orders
2. Ensures documentation and problem solving begins immediately when breakdown in patient safety occurs.
3. Demonstrates Memorial’s expectations for customer service.
5. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
6. Demonstrates advocacy for patient / family.
7. Processes Physician / Practitioner orders in an accurate and timely fashion.
8. Collaborates with all staff in the transfer / discharge of patients.
9. Demonstrates inter / intradepartmental teamwork.
10. Accurately monitors unit records (staffing records, kardex, refrigerator / crash cart check lists etc.) as assigned.
11. Demonstrates flexibility in the unit secretary role.
12. Knows roles and responsibilities during all Emergency Codes and Red Rules.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education : High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Experience : One year experience in hospital work or general secretarial work preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Our Values
As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness.
Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.
Why MultiCare?
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.
The pay scale is $16.28 - $21.61 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to : skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and / or education.
If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
Last updated : 2024-05-03
Full Time
Business Services
$37k-47k (estimate)
05/05/2024
05/13/2024
multicareinc.com
MERIDIAN, ID
50 - 100
1995
SHARON ANITOK
$10M - $50M
Business Services
We are a privately owned home health care agency providing nursing care, physical therapy, and personal care services to southwest Idaho. Our agency serves the needs of patients throughout the Treasure Valley. Our goal is to provide exceptional health care services that will enhance the quality of life and independence of our clients, in a friendly and dignified manner.
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