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Empowering the Hands that Heal

Unit Secretary

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Overview

ScionHealth strives to provide quality-driven, patient-centered acute and post-acute hospital solutions. The health system is focused on driving innovation, serving its communities, and investing in people and technology to deliver compassionate patient care and excellent health outcomes. Based in Louisville, ScionHealth operates 79 hospital campuses in 25 states – 61 long-term acute care hospitals and 18 community hospital campuses and associated health systems.

Success Profile

What do you need to be successful at ScionHealth? Here are the top traits we’re looking for:

  • Communicator
  • Creative
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Goal-oriented
  • Problem-solver
  • Strategic

Our Culture

  • Driven by quality: We believe that if we focus on delivering quality care, exceeding expectations related to customer service and supporting our people, our business results will follow.
  • We equip our hospitals and our people with the resources, technology and expertise they need to deliver the best possible care to patients.
  • We’re always looking to find better ways to support caregivers by improving what we do, sharing best practices, and responding to the changing needs of our people and the patients they serve.
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“ScionHealth allows leaders to inspire the organization to take responsibility for creating a better future.”

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Unit Secretary

Chattanooga, Tennessee
Facility Kindred Hospital Chattanooga
Req ID 517877 Post Date 11/07/2024 Category Administrative
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Description

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

  • Part-time Weekend Requirement.


Responsibilities:
  • Prepare admission charts/records; assemble charts for new admissions with appropriate forms; label chart with correct patient/physician information and label patient rooms with patient information and physician's name
  • Complete the admission documentation; assist physicians with charts; ascertain the expectations of the patient and family regarding the hospital stay
  • Confer with the charge nurse on scheduling patient tests and activities
  • Adhere to isolation precautions and OSHA blood-borne guidelines, using personal protective equipment as required
  • Answer telephone and call lights, take messages and communicate promptly to the appropriate person
  • Make hourly rounds to each patient’s room to assess any unmet needs
  • Process patient discharge orders, notifying the nurse of the orders; copy information on chart to be sent to discharge facility; complete discharge paperwork and assist the family with the discharge process
  • Under the direction of the nurse manager, order, receive and store supplies and equipment

Secretary

Unit Sec


Qualifications

Required:

Requires two years of recent hospital experience.

Preferred:

Current certification as a nursing assistant preferred.

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Benefits

  • Career Development

    We support growth and development for all our employees through various means and in programs designed to foster inclusion.

  • Healthcare

    Your health is important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits program and resources to support healthy lifestyles for you and your family.

  • Retirement Plan

    Employees can contribute to their retirement with plans that allow for pre-tax or after-tax contributions through payroll deductions.

  • Paid Time Off

    With paid holidays and unlimited PTO, you are encouraged to take the time you need to relax and recharge with family and friends.

  • Work-Life Balance

    Work-life balance is not just a perk, it is encouraged. We believe that our employees work their best when they’re allowed to be their best selves in and out of the office.

  • Miscellaneous Benefits

    Whether you’re looking for pet insurance, identity theft protection, or select discounts from hundreds of local and national merchants, we have a variety of benefits that help provide peace of mind.

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