Secretary Preadmission- Nursing Unit, Bascom Palmer (Miami, FL)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Unit Secretary for the Inpatient Unit in Miami, Florida. The Unit Secretary provides support to an assigned unit by maintaining and updating patients’ records and performing administrative activities in compliance with all regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

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 policy and procedures and safeguards University assets.