Escondido, CA, USA
3 days ago
Unit Secretary (PRN)

Description

A career at Palomar Rehabilitation Institute, a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Palomar Health, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the San Diego area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Escondido, and the surrounding area, need them. If you are enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits:

Tuition assistance/reimbursementExpansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k + Match, and insurance coverageProfessional development and advancement opportunitiesSuperior quality patient outcomesSupportive leadership and cultureAffordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees 6 paid holidays for full time employees

What you will do in this role:

Ensures visitors are acknowledged quickly and helps direct them and answer any questionsInitiates medical record upon admission.Maintains said record during patient stay, and closes the record upon patient discharge within the electronic medical recordInitiates follow-up regarding doctors’ ordersServes as unit receptionist for incoming and outgoing calls and visitor informationInteracts frequently with unit personnel, physicians, visitors, patients’ families and other ancillary hospital personnel for the purpose of giving and receiving informationHas contact with patients.Duties may include answering patient lights, and fulfilling patient request for non-care items, attend appointments with patients, working in the café.Requires professional, courteous, and helpful manner in all contacts with customersOther duties as assigned
Qualifications

High school diploma required, with two years of college level education preferredComputer experience requiredPrior experience in a hospital setting is preferredMust have the ability to work with all levels of medical personnel, patients and familiesAbility to speak and write concisely with knowledge of medical terminology desirable

Salary range: $25.00 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate. 

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

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