Unit Secretary PRN Nights

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

Description

Kindred Hospital San Antonio Central, is located inside Baptist Medical Center is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

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)