Unit Secretary FT Days

About the role

Provides clerical support and services to meet the specific needs of the Unit at Kindred Hospital Albuquerque, a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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 timely manner.
• Under direction of a nurse, schedules patient tests, procedures, and activities.
• Prepares admission charts/records and assembles charts for new admissions with all appropriate forms.
• Labels chart with correct patient and physician information.
• Processes patient orders as appropriate and patient discharge orders.
• Makes copies of medical records 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 1 year recent Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• No licenses or certifications required.