Unit Secretary: Patient Care Admin & Scheduling

kansashealthsystem; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Bell Pre/Post unit. The role acts as a liaison, greets visitors, keeps charts organized, initiates discharge checklist, monitors electronic records for orders, results, directives, and assists with safety and infection prevention.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with medical terminology knowledge preferred. Full-time hours and a patient-focused team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and triages calls to unit, calls for consults, support, and ancillary departments as needed.
• Assists in monitoring patient disposition at all times as they leave or return to unit, using log.
• Assists with non-patient care needs as needed or requested by unit staff (turning off lights, delivering mail, delivering flowers, etc.).
• Completes needed filing. - Ensures call light system is updated with patient assignments each shift
• Informs Admitting of discharges immediately upon patient leaving unit if needed.
• May be required to provide constant observation.
• Routinely maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Schedules follow-up appointments for patients.
• Transports items to ancillary departments as needed and pick up any items if required.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Bell Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Bell Pre/Post unit. The role acts as a liaison, greets visitors, keeps charts organized, initiates discharge checklist, monitors electronic records for orders, results, directives, and assists with safety and infection prevention.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with medical terminology knowledge preferred. Full-time hours and a patient-focused team environment are offered.