Texas Health Resources Hiring for THAZ UNIT SECRETARY- Med Surg/Medical Surgical Unit Job at Azle, TX Full Time

Unit Secretary – Azle – Full Time – Medical Surgical

We’re looking for a qualified Unit Secretary like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

• Work location: 108 Denver Trail, Azle, TX 76020
• Work environment: Medical Surgical
• Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, 1400-2200 Monday through Friday

At Texas Health Azle, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 36-bed, community-based hospital serving Northwest Fort worth and the Azle community since the 1950s. We provide exceptional care to the suburban areas of Azle, Lake Worth, Springtown and the surrounding areas.

Our unified and collaborative team on our 25 bed Medical-Surgical unit provides care to General Medical and Surgical patients with illness and diseases that include pneumonia, diabetes, cardiac chest pains, general surgery, appendectomy, bowel surgeries and orthopedic surgeries. We are a top-notch choice in North Texas for emergency services, radiology services, rehabilitation and much more.

As part of the Texas Health family employing over 24,000 employees, we and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.

Qualifications – External

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred.
• Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Position Responsibilities

ORGANIZATIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Performs all tasks to meet the needs of physicians, staff, patient, and other customers
Demonstrates acceptable organizational skills
Communicates effectively
Interactions include consideration for patient population specific needs
Takes action to reduce/eliminate patient risks

PARTNERSHIP:
Uses Professional Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers and all other disciplines
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in schedule and/or workload assignment necessary to meet changing needs of the individual patient or unit
Makes new team members feel welcome and offers assistance with orientation of new employees
Acceptable use of interpersonal relationship skills and communication with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, all disciplines and other customers
Organizes workload and effectively collaborates with nursing to prioritize care

WORKPLACE/PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
Serves as a patient advocate
Assists with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements
Complies with personnel policies i.e. Attendance, ID badge, Dress Code, et. al.
Maintains Unit Secretary skills
Communicates per department expectations

QUALITY AND SAFETY:
Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve them
Participates in the process improvement activities within the department/hospital
Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals

Why Texas Health As a Texas Health Patient Care Tech you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THPG a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

• 2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row)
• Becker’s Healthcare “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” (4 years running)
• America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes
• A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials” by Fortune and Great Place to Work

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