Unit Secretary- Emergency Room- Per Diem Days Job ID 1713710

North Shore Medical Center•Miami, FL

About The Position

We are North Shore Medical Center. Our primary function is to offer continuous nursing, medical, and other health and social services on a 24-hour basis, under physician directed care and RN supervision. We service a multitude of patients and their families across our vast network, while remaining committed to the professional development of our staff, the functional improvement of our patients, and the cultivation of strong partnerships within our communities. Position Summary: Responsible for performing general secretarial and clerical duties, assists nurses in basic patient care needs such as, but not limited to, passing out meal trays & water, answering call bells, activities of daily living, preparing the patient room prior to patient arrival, take specimens to the lab, patient & family rounding, and other duties as assigned by the direction of the unit nurse manager/assistant nurse manager/charge nurse. This position is responsible to order and stock supplies through the IMMS system and office supply vendors, inventory/cycle count, maintaining PAR monitoring items for expiration. Oversees the orderliness of the nurses' desk areas and orders forms and other clerical supplies.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization
Strong computer and typing skills.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, stressful environment.
Must be able to pass Background and Drug Test screenings.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an approved program for unit secretaries, or equivalent experience preferred
Prior Secretary Tech/CNA experience preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred

Responsibilities

performing general secretarial and clerical duties
assists nurses in basic patient care needs such as, but not limited to, passing out meal trays & water, answering call bells, activities of daily living, preparing the patient room prior to patient arrival, take specimens to the lab, patient & family rounding
order and stock supplies through the IMMS system and office supply vendors
inventory/cycle count
maintaining PAR monitoring items for expiration
oversees the orderliness of the nurses' desk areas and orders forms and other clerical supplies

Benefits

Essential/stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.
Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. We offer competitive market pay and opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance (bonuses only apply for Full Time).
Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible shifts
Competitive salary
Excellent differentials
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Outstanding culture and employee satisfaction scores
Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
Sick, vacation, and holiday time
We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health as well as your financial, career, and life goals. We believe our people are our strength, and we take our employees' health seriously. From medical coverage and life insurance to retirement plans, paid time off and much more, Steward Health Care provides you with a variety of benefits for your unique needs.