Unit Secretary at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

McAllen, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clerical Support, Telephone Communication, Call Light Response, Patient Scheduling, Chart Preparation, Order Processing, Medical Record Copying, Supply Ordering, Census Sheets Maintenance, Medical Terminology, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. 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%25 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. Licenses/Certifications None Experience 1 year recent Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting preferred.

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Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary provides essential clerical support and services tailored to the specific needs of the nursing unit, including managing communications and preparing necessary documentation. Key duties involve answering phones and call lights, scheduling patient activities under nurse direction, and processing patient admission and discharge paperwork.