Unit Secretary, Inpatient Dialysis

Overview

Unit Secretary

Inpatient Dialysis,

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical, Winston-Salem, NC
 

Join our team in the Inpatient Dialysis unit of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as a Unit Secretary, (Full-Time, Days) where you'll be an integral part of assisting clinical staff in our commitment to deliver advanced and compassionate care to our patients and their families.

Support assigned unit by performing clerical duties such as secretarial, receptionist, and other designated activities. Provides indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of care.

Position Highlights:

• Shift Schedule: Full-Time-36hrs weekly, 3 (12hr) shifts weekly, Day Shift-7:30am-8pm
• Department: Inpatient Dialysis
• Location:  Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC  

What We Offer:

• Generous PTO: Accrue up to 200 hours/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters
• Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,500 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being.
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
• Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement: Secure your future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions, ensuring financial peace of mind.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a unit secretary course or equivalent preferred.
• Clerical experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completes clerical duties for patient scheduling, admissions, procedures, transfers, surgeries, discharges and deaths under the direction of a Registered Nurse. 
• Handles and screens incoming calls and transmits messages as necessary.
• Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co- workers by following established procedures. 
• Ensures complete, confidential, accurate, and timely communication of patient information. 
• Completes requisitions, data entry, and nursing communication forms. 
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner. 
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development. 
• Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations. 
• Completes assigned unit responsibilities and assists other staff members in completion of their duties when time permits. 
• Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

         SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills

Where You’ll Work: 

Discover an enriching Unit Secretary career at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, nestled in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As part of the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center family, you'll interact with dedicated physicians, specialists, and nursing staff. Your role as a Unit Secretary will be pivotal in assisting with providing exceptional care and making a lasting impact on the lives of patients and families in our vibrant community. 

 If you are a dedicated Unit Secretary looking to make a difference in supporting patient care, we welcome you to be a part of our team in the Inpatient Dialysis unit at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical. Join us and experience the fulfillment of providing exceptional healthcare in a supportive and dynamic environment.  Apply today!