Unit Secretary - Full-Time - Evening Shift

Yoakum Community Hospital has provided healthcare since 1922. The 23-bed critical access hospital operates as a not-for-profit hospital managed by Community Hospital Corporation of Plano, Texas. Patients benefit from the latest medical technology along with comprehensive healthcare delivered by highly skilled physicians, nurses and professional staff. Our dedication to providing comprehensive healthcare services with compassion, dignity and respect demonstrates our standard of quality healthcare and superior service to our community.

Unit Secretary - Med/Surg Unit

Full-time Position - 30 Hours per Week

Work Every Other Weekend

Shift: 12 noon - 6 pm

• Answers patient intercom system and telephone in a prompt manner and refers patient’s needs to the correct person. Speaks in a quiet, calm, and courteous voice.
• Maintains accurate record keeping and clerical duties specific to Nursing Unit.
• Assists in management of Unit by providing and maintaining a neat and organized work environment and management of supplies.
• Communicates appropriate information to other health care professionals involved in care of patients.
• Maintains effective utilization of manpower, equipment, and supplies
• Treats the patients and their families with respect and dignity while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Performs such other duties as required from time to time by the RN Charge Case Manager, Med/Surg Director, House Supervisor, and/or Patient Care Nurse.
• Ensures that all pertinent patient information is communicated to responsible practitioner or team members.
• Maintains composure under stress and utilizes appropriate resources to cope with stressful situations.
• Assures that all tasks performed are in compliance with related state and federal guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Willingly assists other departments with admissions and orders as deemed necessary.
• Performance of other duties, as assigned.
• Abides by Hospital policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Medical Secretary Certificate preferred or one (1) year of medical office experience.

Benefits

At Yoakum Community Hospital we enjoy an outstanding work environment, covered parking, comprehensive health and welfare benefits including tuition reimbursement, a generous PTO allowance, and a great company culture.

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package is offered as part of total compensation.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) and 401(k) matching
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Flexible spending account and other benefits

YCH is a drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.