PCA, Surgical/Orthopedics, FT Days
Posted on: 26 Feb 2021
Huntsville, AL
Job Description
Job Description
The Patient Care Assistant (or Techretary) coordinates clerical activities with leadership, staff, co-workers, departments, physician practices and other healthcare providers. The Unit Secretary is the focal point of communication for the acute cardiac care unit and performs routine duties within the limits of documented training and this job description. The techretary may also assist with patient care duties such as patient bathing, dietary needs, and transport. All work is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
The Patient Care Assistant (or Techretary) coordinates clerical activities with leadership, staff, co-workers, departments, physician practices and other healthcare providers. The Unit Secretary is the focal point of communication for the acute cardiac care unit and performs routine duties within the limits of documented training and this job description. The techretary may also assist with patient care duties such as patient bathing, dietary needs, and transport. All work is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Community Health Systems
Franklin, TN
Community Health Systems is a Fortune 500 company based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was the largest provider of general hospital healthcare services in the United States in terms of number of acute care facilities. As of December 31, 2016, it owns, leases or operates 158 hospitals in 22 states.
In August 2015, the company announced plans to spin off 38 hospitals and its management and consulting subsidiary, Quorum Health Resources, into a new publicly traded company called Quorum Health Corporation. The company completed the spinoff of Quorum Health Corporation on April 29, 2016. Quorum owns or leases hospitals across 16 states, primarily in cities or counties with populations of 50,000 or less. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol: QHC.
On October 3, 2016, CHS was removed from the S&P Midcap 400 and added to the S&P Smallcap 600. Under CEO Wayne T. Smith, the Company's stock has lost over 76% of its value since the year 2000.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees120,000
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Website
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Jobs Posted6680
