Nursing Unit Receptionist & Records Clerk (Overnight)

Christus Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing teams on the hospital floor. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, you will perform clerical tasks and non-nursing duties on the unit.

Responsibilities include answering phones, transcribing orders, maintaining unit records, processing admissions and discharges, and assisting with patient care logistics. This full-time night shift requires strong organization and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an approved unit clerk program or previous experience as a unit secretary is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as receptionist for the nursing unit; answers the telephone, takes and delivers messages, and assists with inquiries for patients, families, physicians, and visitors.
• Maintains an orderly environment in the nursing station.
• Sorts and delivers interdepartmental mail.
• Maintains unit records and admission/dismissal log books.
• Prepares and transcribes physician orders for verification by the registered nurse.
• Reviews and organizes patient charts with all forms properly identified.
• Performs clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges and death, notifying appropriate departments and staff, and assembling chart forms.
• Completes requisition forms and enters orders into the computer for central supply items and diagnostic or therapeutic patient services.
• Routes charts and lab work to other departments as required for diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Christus Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing teams on the hospital floor. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, you will perform clerical tasks and non-nursing duties on the unit.

Responsibilities include answering phones, transcribing orders, maintaining unit records, processing admissions and discharges, and assisting with patient care logistics. This full-time night shift requires strong organization and teamwork.