Unit Secretary PRN
Unit Secretary
PRN
Wage scale: $22.44-$33.03
This is a Union position.
Your experience matters
At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute:
A Unit Secretary who excels in this role:
Provides administrative support for scheduling, admitting, medical records, discharge planning, and secretarial functions for the department. Performs limited patient-related activities for the following populations: Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric; occasionally Neonate/Infant and Pediatric. Functions in a multi-skilled environment requiring customer service and clerical skills with some patient-related activities. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.
How you'll contribute:
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in daily operations.
- Manages incoming calls within the department, efficiently routing calls to appropriate personnel and assisting with problem-solving and de-escalation as needed.
- Coordinates patient transfers, including communication and arrangement with receiving facilities.
- Arranges transportation for patients upon discharge, ensuring timely and appropriate services.
- Performs clerical duties including document preparation, organization, and processing of physical charts for medical records.
- Coordinates consultations with external providers and facilitates communication between consulting providers and Emergency Department physicians.
- Adapts effectively to a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment.
- Participates in performance improvement initiatives and ongoing education to support professional development and departmental goals.
- Maintains consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Performs additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
What we're looking for:
- High school diploma required; two years of college-level education preferred.
- Prior hospital experience preferred.
- Computer experience required; EMR/electronic documentation familiarity desirable.
- Ability to speak and write concisely, knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
- Works effectively with all levels of medical personnel, patients, and families; strong customer service; reliability and attention to detail
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
About our Health System
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a 60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital located in Tacoma, WA and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.