Hospital Unit Secretary, Patient Care Admin (Day Shift)

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Unit Secretary for Bell Hospital to support patient care teams by organizing patient charts, coordinating orders, and maintaining a smooth unit workflow.

The position involves greeting visitors, monitoring the call system, and assisting with discharge processes, with hours Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and a focus on accurate documentation and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Terminology class preferred.
• Time Type: Full time

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and triages calls to unit, calls for consults, support, and ancillary departments as needed.
• Assists in monitoring patient disposition at all times as they leave or return to unit, using log.
• Assists with non-patient care needs as needed or requested by unit staff (turning off lights, delivering mail, delivering flowers, etc.).
• Completes needed filing.
• Ensures call light system is updated with patient assignments each shift
• Informs Admitting of discharges immediately upon patient leaving unit if needed.
• May be required to provide constant observation.
• Routinely maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Schedules follow-up appointments for patients.
• Transports items to ancillary departments as needed and pick up any items if required.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
• Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Medical Terminology

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Unit Secretary for Bell Hospital to support patient care teams by organizing patient charts, coordinating orders, and maintaining a smooth unit workflow.

The position involves greeting visitors, monitoring the call system, and assisting with discharge processes, with hours Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and a focus on accurate documentation and patient safety.