What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary position at Kindred Hospital Chattanooga?
Description
Kindred Hospital Chattanooga is a 49-bed long-term acute care hospital, offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime.
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.
Qualifications
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.