Unit Secretary

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Frisco, TX

Unit Secretary

Full Time 

Shift hours: 6:30 a.m - 7:30 p.m.

Minimum Hourly Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits of being a Unit Secretary with us:

• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities
• Full-benefits package for full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability.
• Tuition assistance and professional development
• *Eligibility and effective dates vary

Performs clerical functions of the nursing unit, including communication, record keeping, logs, and patient information.  Notifies the nursing staff and/or charge nurse in a timely manner of pertinent patient information, including physician orders, laboratory or test results, and communication from other departments. 

Other duties may include:

• Acts as a receptionist for the nursing unit, answers telephone calls, patient call bells, and greets and assists visitors, consultants and staff.
• Notifies other departments as well as medical staff and consulting medical staff of new orders or requests for services according to established processes.
• Arranges appointments for patients under the direction of the nurse.
• Reviews patient’s consultation requests and makes appropriate arrangements
• Maintains supplies in support of the nursing unit including secretarial supplies and forms as well as equipment rentals or other special purchases in collaboration with the nursing supervisor, Nurse Manager or the CNO
• Assists with patient call lights, patient transportation, and patient care needs when needed and in accordance with their training and skill.
• Makes copies and performs any clerical support activities to assure efficiency and provide support to the clinical staff.
• Cross-trained and serves as a backup for Staffing Coordinator when needed.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year clerical experience preferred in a medical setting required
• Proficient computer skills required

Prefered Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.