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Unit Secretary – Emergency Department (ED) (PRN/Rotating)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Frisco

AI generated summary

  • You need a High School Diploma, no prior experience, BCLS certification before patient care, and CPI training within 90 days of hire. Prior hospital unit secretary experience is a plus.
  • You will support physicians and staff, prioritize patient care, advocate for patients, reduce risks, and collaborate effectively within the emergency department team.

Requirements

  • Here’s What You Need:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required
  • No experience required
  • Prior unit secretary in a hospital setting helpful
  • BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
  • CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 90 days of hire required

Responsibilities

  • Performs all tasks to meet the needs of physicians, staff, patient, and other customers
  • Takes action to reduce/eliminate patient risks
  • Uses Professional Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers and all other disciplines
  • Organizes workload and effectively collaborates with nursing to prioritize care
  • Serves as a patient advocate

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Unit Secretary – Emergency Department (ED) (PRN/Rotating).

Where is the job located?

The work location is Texas Health Frisco, 12400 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75053.

What are the hours of work for this position?

The work hours are PRN – As Needed/Days; 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, with 3 shifts per 6 weeks, including weekends and holiday requirements.

Is prior experience required for this position?

No experience is required, but prior experience as a unit secretary in a hospital setting is helpful.

What qualifications are needed for this job?

A High School Diploma or Equivalent is required, along with BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care, and CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 90 days of hire.

What are some responsibilities of the Unit Secretary?

Responsibilities include performing tasks to meet the needs of physicians, staff, patients, and other customers, reducing patient risks, and collaborating with nursing to prioritize care.

What benefits are offered to Unit Secretaries at Texas Health Frisco?

Benefits include a 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment programs, among others.

Does Texas Health Frisco have opportunities for career growth?

Yes, Texas Health Frisco offers outstanding opportunities for educational and career growth in a supportive team environment.

Is there any training provided upon hiring for this position?

Yes, training for BCLS and CPI is required, with CPI needing to be completed within 90 days of hire.

How can I ask further questions about this position?

You can email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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At Texas Health Resources, our mission is to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve. We are one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States with a team of more than 28,000 employees of wholly owned/operated facilities and consolidated joint ventures in the greater Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Join our award-winning Texas Health family and become a part of a team that is improving the health of our communities daily. You belong here. Let us brag for a minute on just a few of our recent accomplishments. •Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023 (Celebrating our 9th consecutive year! We’re one of only three health systems recognized.) •America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek magazine 2023 (We’re one of only six healthcare employers in Texas to earn a spot on the list.) •20 Best Workplaces in Health Care by Great Place to Work® and Fortune 2022 (Our 8th consecutive year and 7th year as #1.) •Companies That Care® by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work® 2022 •America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune magazine and Statista Inc 2023 •Becker's Healthcare 150 top places to work in healthcare 2023 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.