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Yoakum Community Hospital has provided healthcare since 1922. The 23-bed 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.

The Unit Secretary supports the management of the Medical/Surgical Unit as clerical assistant by providing accurate record keeping, organized work environment, management of supplies, and communicating continuously and effectively with hospital personnel and the public.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answers patient intercom system in a prompt manner and refers patients needs to the correct person. Speaks in a quiet, calm, courteous voice.
• Answers phone in a prompt manner and refers the individual to the appropriate extension. Speaks in a quiet, calm and courteous voice.
• Maintains accurate record keeping and clerical duties specific to the Medical/Surgical 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 patients care.
• Maintains effective utilization of manpower, equipment, and supplies.
• Treats the patient and their family 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.
• Assists with staffing when deemed necessary.
• Willingly assists other departments with admissions and orders as deemed necessary.
• Abides by Hospital policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Consistently demonstrates behavior which reflects that working as a team is more important than self-interest.
• Complies with the Hospitals core values of R.I.S.E.
• Performance of other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical background: 1 year (Required)

Schedule:

• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends

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

In compliance with the emergency regulation issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and company policy, CHC and its affiliate companies require all employees to provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation as a condition of employment. As a result, these conditions must be met by the first date of employment.

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.