Unit Secretary

About the Role

Join Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit community hospital and member of Catholic Health, serving Nassau County since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center—the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors and provides requested information and direction.
• Answers telephone calls, places calls, and pages personnel.
• Responds to patient calls through the intercom and communicates needs to appropriate personnel for intervention.
• Communicates dietary changes to Food and Nutritional Services.
• Immediately notifies Patient Registration Unit of any patient transfers, discharges, or expirations.
• Maintains unit information in Order Entry System.
• Processes referrals as indicated on Health Assessment Records.
• Maintains accurate daily census sheets.
• Prints patient labels.
• Orders supplies through the Lawson system.
• Maintains a well-organized and well-stocked desk and Nurses' Station.
• Opens unit mails and processes as directed by supervisors.
• Prepares and maintains medical records for admissions, transfers, discharges, and special procedures.
• Provides immediate notification to Environmental Services of newly vacated beds.
• Operates and maintains copy and facsimile machines and reports broken unit equipment to appropriate resources.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be available part-time (2 shifts per week).
• Good verbal and written communication skills; understanding of medical terminology preferred.

Pay

USD $27.19 per hour. The listed rate does not include differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable.

Benefits

• Generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Medical benefits.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• 403B retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) plan.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Professional and educational growth in a supportive culture.