Unit Secretary - Specialty, Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The UHT - Emergency Department has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Unit Secretary - Specialty (U) position. The Unit Secretary - Specialty (U) provides support to an assigned specialty unit by maintaining and updating patients' records and performing administrative activities in compliance with all regulations. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Answers telephone calls and routes or takes messages appropriately.
Greets visitors and medical staff to include providing directions when needed.
Preserves a clean, safe, and functional work area in the assigned unit.
Maintains unit inventory and orders supplies when appropriate.
Maintains equipment in good working order at all times.
Prepares reports and enters data and information into applicable systems.
Keeps leadership and managing staff informed on unit issues.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.