Unit Secretary PRN Days

Kindred Healthcare • Albuquerque, NM

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque 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.

Requirements

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

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 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED