Unit Secretary

Kindred Hospital St. Louis South is a 38-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; which includes a four-bed high observation unit for patients who need extra attention. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. Located near I-270/Tesson Ferry Rd, we are a short drive from nearby shops and restaurants.

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.