Unit Secretary Full Time Days

Kindred Healthcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing operations by managing clerical tasks, scheduling patient activities, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Candidates should have a high school diploma and possess strong interpersonal skills. This position is ideal for individuals with previous experience in an acute care setting, ensuring seamless communication and support for patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• 1 year recent Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical functions for the nursing unit.
• Schedule patient tests, prepare admission charts, and process patient orders.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• Provides clerical support and services to meet the specific needs of the Unit

Essential Functions

• 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 medical 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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected
• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills when working or interacting with patients, their families and other staff members
• Approximate percent of time required to travel, 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Salary Range: $18.81 - $23.41/Hour

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Licenses/Certifications

• None

Experience

• 1 year recent Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting preferred