Acute Care, Administrative Skills, Clinical Medicine, Emergency Response, English Language, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Long-Term Care, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Nursing Management, Order Supplies, Patient Care, Patient Charts, Patient Confidentiality, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Unit Secretary, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
6 days ago
Description
Kindred Hospital Dallas Central and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs. Our long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) offers advanced, hospital-level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays. In addition, our Acute Rehabilitation Unit is dedicated to helping patients recover from the effects of acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. With a focus on personalized care, both the LTACH and ARU collaborate with your physician to provide 24/7 clinical care, ensuring continuous support on your path to recovery.
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.