Unit Secretary- Emergency Room- FT Days Job ID 1713439

We are North Shore Medical Center. Our primary function is to offer continuous nursing, medical, and other health and social services on a 24-hour basis, under physician directed care and RN supervision. We service a multitude of patients and their families across our vast network, while remaining committed to the professional development of our staff, the functional improvement of our patients, and the cultivation of strong partnerships within our communities.

About the role

Responsible for performing general secretarial and clerical duties, assists nurses in basic patient care needs such as, but not limited to, passing out meal trays & water, answering call bells, activities of daily living, preparing the patient room prior to patient arrival, take specimens to the lab, patient & family rounding, and other duties as assigned by the direction of the unit nurse manager/assistant nurse manager/charge nurse.

This position is responsible to order and stock supplies through the IMMS system and office supply vendors, inventory/cycle count, maintaining PAR monitoring items for expiration. Oversees the orderliness of the nurses' desk areas and orders forms and other clerical supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform general secretarial and clerical duties
• Assist nurses in basic patient care needs (e.g., passing out meal trays & water, answering call bells, activities of daily living)
• Prepare patient rooms prior to patient arrival
• Take specimens to the lab
• Conduct patient & family rounding
• Order and stock supplies through the IMMS system and office supply vendors
• Perform inventory/cycle count and maintain PAR monitoring items for expiration
• Maintain orderliness of nurses' desk areas
• Order forms and other clerical supplies

Requirements

• Completion of an approved program for unit secretaries, or equivalent experience preferred
• Prior Secretary Tech/CNA experience preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred
• Strong computer and typing skills
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, stressful environment
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass Background and Drug Test screenings

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization

Benefits

• Flexible shifts
• Competitive salary with opportunities for bonus (Full Time only)
• Excellent differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Outstanding culture and employee satisfaction scores
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Sick, vacation, and holiday time
• Comprehensive employee benefits package supporting health, financial, career, and life goals

Pay

Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. We offer competitive market pay.

Schedule

Full Time Days