Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

Rochester Regional Health • Village of Newark, NY

80d • $17 - $18

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Certification in NYS as Certified Nursing Assistant (as it applies to Unit Secretaries when performing as Certified Nursing Assistants).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone/route calls, provide administrative support for nurses and physicians, sort and distribute mail.
• Create work orders, HELPSTAR tickets and report any unit requirements to appropriate department.
• Maintain inventory and supply levels for unit.
• Perform daily rounding of patients on 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 unit.
• Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees