Nursing Unit Secretary

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health's Cardiac Progressive Care Unit in Kansas City, MO, seeks a reliable receptionist/secretary to support nursing staff, manage communications, and ensure smooth operation on the unit. You will coordinate with physicians and other care teams and enter orders in the hospital computer system.

Required high school diploma, prior secretarial/clerical experience, preferably with a medical background; excellent interpersonal skills and proficient data entry abilities are essential to provide

Qualifications

• Secretarial/clerical/receptionist experience; medical background preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in data entry and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial/receptionist support to nursing personnel, coordinate communications on the unit, and enter orders in the computer system.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Data entry

Computer skills

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY: Cardiac Progressive Care team you'll be part of a dedicated group of cardiac-focused professionals caring for patients with heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, and pre and post-operative needs after open-heart surgeries. Our team handles a range of cardiac and vascular procedures, including TAVR, mitral clips, ablations, and caths, providing step-down care for moderate-to-high-acuity patients. Our unit is cardiac certified and continuously growing with the recent addition of three new cardiologists and a new cardiothoracic surgeon, introducing fresh techniques and cutting-edge technology. Work closely with cardiologists, surgeons, advanced practice providers, cardiac rehab, and other specialists, with daily multidisciplinary meetings that keep you engaged in comprehensive patient care. SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Nursing Director, providesecretarial/receptionist support to nursing personnel by coordinating and directing all communications on the nursing unit and entering all orders in the computer system.

EXPERIENCE

Secretarial/clerical/receptionist experience with some medical background preferred

OTHER

Excellent interpersonal skill. Computer/data entry skills.

EDUCATION

Required: High School or Equivalent