Unit Secretary (Full-Time, Variable)

About the role

As a Unit Secretary, you are an integral part of the nursing unit, which relies on your help with communications, process management and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and route calls; provide administrative support for nurses and physicians
• Sort and distribute mail; create work orders, HELPSTAR tickets and report any unit requirements to the appropriate department
• Maintain inventory and supply levels for the unit
• Perform daily rounding of patients on the unit, update whiteboards and ensure all safety measures are in place
• Respond to patient’s call for service as needed; maintain awareness of arrivals and discharges on the unit
• Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation

Required Qualifications

• In Long Term Care Only: Certification in NYS as Certified Nursing Assistant (as it applies to Unit Secretaries when performing as Certified Nursing Assistants)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred
• Two years related work experience in a healthcare setting or customer service setting preferred
• Effective verbal and/or written communications skills highly desired
• Excellent communications and organization skills highly desired
• Demonstrated experience with PC and office programs including, but not limited to, database management, spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software highly desired

Education

• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: as required

Physical Requirements

• S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time
• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
• For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements
• Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations

Pay

$17.25 - $19.89 per hour. The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.