Unit Assistant - Float Pool - FT - Nights
About The Position
The Unit Assistant provides compassionate, patient-focused customer service and clerical support at a nursing unit at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The role helps keep a fast-paced unit running smoothly by coordinating appointments and performing general clerical duties at the nursing station to ensure patient information flows in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner. The Unit Assistant welcomes and directs visitors and hospital colleagues, pages nurses, answers phones, and signs for important medical deliveries. The position requires a courteous and respectful demeanor while multitasking between people and responsibilities. This is a full-time night position from 11:00 PM to 7:15 AM, with alternate weekends.
Requirements
- At least one year of previous clerical experience.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- High school diploma.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a healthcare environment.
- Extensive customer service experience.
- A desire to Put Patients First.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate appointments.
- Perform general clerical duties at the unit nursing station.
- Support the timely, efficient, and accurate flow of patient information.
- Welcome and direct visitors and hospital colleagues to appropriate areas.
- Page nurses and answer phones on the unit.
- Sign for important medical deliveries.
- Provide compassionate patient-focused customer service while multitasking.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and compensation recognizing experience, education, and licensure.
- Benefits package.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
