Unit Secretary, Part Time Day

Kindred Healthcare•St. Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The Unit Secretary provides clerical support and services to meet the specific needs of the unit. The role performs nursing-unit clerical functions, manages communications, supports patient admissions and discharges, processes orders, maintains census sheets, orders supplies as directed, and assists physicians. The position requires medical terminology knowledge, confidentiality, responsiveness in emergencies, teamwork, and strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and staff.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

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).
One year of recent Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

Perform clerical functions for the nursing unit within the Unit Secretary's sphere of responsibility.
Answer the telephone, take messages, and communicate them to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
Answer call lights and communicate messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
Under a nurse's direction, schedule patient tests, procedures, and activities.
Prepare admission charts and records, assemble charts with appropriate forms, and label them with correct patient and physician information.
Process patient orders as appropriate.
Process patient discharge orders and make copies of medical records for accepting facilities as required by policy.
Disassemble patient charts and send them to Medical Records after discharge.
Order supplies under the direction of the nurse manager or charge nurse.
Assist physicians as needed.
Prepare and maintain current census sheets.
Perform other related duties as assigned.