Unit Secretary

Kindred Healthcare•Chattanooga, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clerical support and services to meet the specific needs of the Unit. Performs clerical functions for the nursing unit within the unit secretary's sphere of responsibility. Answers the telephone, takes 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. Assembles 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. Makes 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. Assists physicians as needed. Prepares and keeps current census sheets.

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.