Unit Secretary: Acute Care & Patient Support

ScionHealth; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth is seeking a Unit Secretary for an LTAC hospital environment in San Antonio. You will provide clerical support to the nursing unit, handle messages, schedule tests, and prepare admission and discharge records to ensure smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of medical terminology, strong confidentiality, and fluent English. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical functions for the nursing unit within the unit secretary's sphere of responsibility.
• Answers the telephone, take messages and communicates messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Answers call lights and communicates messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Under direction of a nurse, schedules patient tests, procedures and activities.
• Prepares admission charts/records.
• Assemble charts for new admissions with all appropriate forms.
• Labels chart with correct patient and physician information.
• Processes patient orders as appropriate.
• Processes patient discharge orders.
• Make copy of medical record for accepting facility as required by policy.
• Disassembles patient chart and sends chart to medial records after patient discharge.
• Orders supplies under direction of the nurse manager or charge nurse.
• Assist physicians as needed.
• Prepares and keeps current census sheets.

Skills

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

ScionHealth is seeking a Unit Secretary for an LTAC hospital environment in San Antonio. You will provide clerical support to the nursing unit, handle messages, schedule tests, and prepare admission and discharge records to ensure smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of medical terminology, strong confidentiality, and fluent English. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare setting.