Nursing Unit Secretary

St Catherine Hospital Garden City; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, KS seeks a Nursing Unit Secretary to support the healthcare team by coordinating patient, physician and staff needs and maintaining smooth unit operations.

You will manage essential administrative tasks, facilitate clear communication, and uphold our mission and values in a fast-paced hospital setting, with focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely triage of patient calls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Triages patient call lights in a timely manner.
• Monitors the electronic record for new provider-entered orders.
• Coordinates the completion of orders with nursing staff and other departments.
• Utilizes computer technology to access and exchange data (lab results, interdepartmental communications).
• Maintains confidential patient charts and records.
• Performs clerical duties and coordinates department logs.

Skills

Strong organization

Effective communication

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nursing Unit Secretary, you will assist the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing, and communicating patient, physician, and staff needs, ensuring smooth unit operations.

Every day you will manage essential administrative tasks, facilitate communication flow, and support the efficient delivery of patient care, demonstrating personal accountability for our organizational mission and core values.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing complex administrative tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Triages patient call lights in a timely manner.
• Monitors the electronic record for new provider-enteredorders.
• Coordinates the completion of the orders with nursing staff and other departments as appropriate.
• Utilizes computer technology to access and exchange data, i.e., lab results, interdepartmental communications, etc.
• Maintains thorough and confidential patient charts and records.
• Performs clerical duties, maintains department/unit logs and coordinates services as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Previous nursing unit secretary or medical office experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Where You'll Work

St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.