Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Serving the Homewood community, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama. The facility offers a full complement of services, including emergency care, cardiovascular care, bariatrics, orthopedics and rehabilitation, and surgical services. It also is one of the largest providers of psychiatric care in the state. The hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission, and its bariatric program has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The Women’s Medical Center provides comprehensive women’s services through all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity care, and labor and delivery services. Additionally, the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

Baptist Health Brookwood is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and
ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east
to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

At Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital the Unit Secretary is responsible for routine clerical/secretarial tasks for persons in a nursing unit.  

Join our Neuro Med/Surg Primary Stroke Center Unit and be part of a team that's changing lives every day. We provide fast, high- quality, evidence- based care to patients with stroke and other complex nerological conditions. Our unit offers a dynamic, team-oriented environment where your skills are valued, and your growth is supported. You'll work alongside experienced, compassionate professionals who are passionate about making a difference. If you're looking for a place to thrive, learn, and lead in the world of neuro care, we would love to welcome you to our team. 

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great, new competitive pay and a great benefits package, which includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Svings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks accured)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance 
• Car Insurance 
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & student loan assistance 
• All benefits start day one

Schedule

Monday- Friday

Essential Functions

• Acts as a receptionist on the unit, greeting and directing visitors, personnel and others in a courteous and informative manner.
• Transcribes physicians’ orders promptly, accurately and completely according to policy/procedure.
• Communicates consultation requests to physicians or therapists promptly and accurately.
• Performs data entry and assembles, compiles, and breaks down medical records.
• Prepare/copy designated medical record/ information for transfer to other facilities.
• Answers phone calls, routes callers, assist in pages, and takes messages and provides routine information to callers.
• Answers patient call lights in person or via intercom; fills request or refers to appropriate person promptly.
• Communicate effectively in all interactions.
• Works under the direction of the charge nurse.
• Assists in making appointments for patients.
• Working knowledge of office/departmental equipment.
• Submits work orders for necessary housekeeping, maintenance, biomedical or other work orders needed.
• Collaborate in partnership interdepartmentally to promote and provide a safe environment.
• Utilize compassion to create a therapeutic environment.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs)
  throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintains pre-established par levels of all unit office supplies.
• Assists in the stocking of both unit and office supplies.
• Monitor time and attendance through Kronos (or timekeeping system).
• Prioritizes workload to manage multiple priorities.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards including Federal, State, local and The Joint Commission.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and
  local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized unit.

Education/Training
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology, or Health Unit Coordinator Certification.

Licensure/Certification
None.

Experience
None.