Unit Secretary

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.

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 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. 

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.

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

• None 

Experience

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