Unit Secretary - Part Time
Company: Kindred Healthcare
Role summary
Unit Secretary - Part Time is a part-time role at Kindred Healthcare in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-06. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Unit Secretary - Part Time
- Company
- Kindred Healthcare
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- part-time
- Category
- Administrative
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-06
Here's a part-time Unit Secretary role that doesn't require a degree, perfect for someone looking to get their foot in the door in healthcare. You'll provide essential clerical support to a medical unit, helping ensure everything runs smoothly for patients and staff. It's a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.
Job 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 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.