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The University of Kansas Health System · 1 day ago

Unit Secretary

Kansas City, KS

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary to act as a liaison and provide support in a healthcare setting. The role involves managing patient charts, assisting with patient needs, and ensuring the organization of the unit's operations.

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Responsibilities

Answers telephone and triages calls to unit, calls for consults, support, and ancillary departments as needed

Assists in monitoring patient disposition at all times as they leave or return to unit,using log

Assists with non-patient care needs as needed or requested by unit staff (turning offlights, delivering mail, delivering flowers, etc.)

Completes needed filing

Ensures call light system is updated with patient assignments each shift

Informs Admitting of discharges immediately upon patient leaving unit if needed

May be required to provide constant observation

Routinely maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion

Schedules follow-up appointments for patients

Transports items to ancillary departments as needed and pick up any items if required

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required