Unit Assistant I

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Assistant I performs administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area in the 7 North Cardiology Stepdown Unit at UAB St. Vincents East. The role includes welcoming patients and visitors; handling telephone calls; supporting patient-care communications; scheduling appointments; assisting clinicians with order entry, transfers, and discharges; maintaining patient charts; coordinating meetings; and maintaining timekeeping and staff-scheduling information. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Requirements

• High school diploma equivalency or one year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• BLS Provider certification is preferred; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors.
• Answer, screen, and route telephone calls.
• File and distribute mail and perform other general clerical duties.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol.
• Schedule patients for individual appointments in a timely manner.
• Assist physicians and clinicians with programs and software used for order entry, transfers, and discharges.
• Assemble and maintain patient charts.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and rooms with the appropriate person, and send notices as requested.
• Maintain meeting minutes.
• Enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules in computer systems.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for eligible positions).
• Paid parental leave (for eligible positions).
• Associate Assistance Program (for eligible positions).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (for eligible positions).
• Additional benefits (for eligible positions).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED