The Unit Secretary provides clerical support for the functions of the clinical unit. The Unit Secretary receptionist duties include greeting visitors in a friendly manner, courteously answering the telephone and taking accurate messages, and maintaining communication with physicians, ancillary departments and supervisors. Enters and updates computer information. Assists in maintaining supplies for the unit. Ensures proper handling of patient charts from admission to transfer, to include assembly and disassembly, completion of orders, posting reports, maintenance of appropriate forms, and obtaining previous charts.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Computer skills. Excellent telephone skills. Ability to multitask.
Minimum Education:
High school graduate or equivalent; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered.
Minimum Work Experience:
Previous experience as a Unit Secretary preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
None
ABOUT OAKBEND
OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.
OakBend Medical Center is the last remaining independent, nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, providing exceptional service with its three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend follows an innovative model of care that makes the patient the captain of the care team, up-ending the traditional approach to nursing where the doctors and nurses act as leaders of the team. This patient-centered care drives OakBend’s services and programs, including its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center and the Jack and Billie Wendt Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit.
We remain committed to developing the very best ways to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations to come.
For more information, please visit www.oakbendmedcenter.org. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and X.
