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Kindred · 22 hours ago

Unit Secretary

Havertown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

ScionHealth is committed to empowering caregivers and creating a supportive culture. The Unit Secretary provides essential clerical support to the nursing unit, ensuring efficient communication and organization of patient records and activities.

Health CareHospitalRehabilitationTherapeutics

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Medical terminologyClerical supportPatient chart managementFluent EnglishInterpersonal skillsTeamworkConfidentiality

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

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

Must read, write and speak fluent English

Must have good and regular attendance

Preferred

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

Company

Kindred

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Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.

Founded in 2021

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

10001+ employees