Unit Secretary Full Time Days

Kindred-Hospitals-3; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) seeks a dedicated Unit Secretary/Nursing Assistant for its acute care unit in Denver. You will provide clerical support, answer calls, schedule tests, and prepare admission records under nurse supervision. Strong organization and confidentiality are essential.

The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and BCLS certification. Competitive pay with a full benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work under stress and in emergency situations.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fluent read/write/speak English and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical functions for the nursing unit within the unit secretary's sphere.
• Answers calls, messages, and relays information promptly.
• Schedules patient tests and procedures under a nurse's direction.
• Prepares admission charts and records for new admissions.
• Processes patient orders and discharge instructions.
• Maintains census sheets and orders supplies as directed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Stress management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is an all-private room 68-bed hospital located on one of Denver’s important medical campuses, just east of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. With 68 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 13-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Our care has touched individuals from the Front Range, the western slopes of Colorado, and throughout the country.

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 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.

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.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Like AHA or Red Cross Within Facility-Specified time frame (Required) And
• Other: registered with the state board of nursing-nurse aide registry Upon Hire (Preferred)

Experience

• 1-3 years recent Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting (Preferred)

Pay Range: $18.81 - $23.41/Hr

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.