Unit Support Associate
About The Position
Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care. The Unit Clerk is Responsible for telephone communications, filing, copying, unit organization, directing of visitors and patients, assisting physicians with consults and other clerical needs and other clerical needs as directed by Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required Associates preferred
- Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Database and Power Point
- Prior customer service and telephone experience preferred
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
- Excellent organizational and follow through abilities
- Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology
- Able to walk distances for pick-up and delivery of medications or supplies and transport patients
- BLS or CPR/AED training required and accepted from only American Heart Association - BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program, No online programs from any organization will be accepted
Nice To Haves
- Associates preferred
- Prior customer service and telephone experience preferred
Responsibilities
- telephone communications
- filing
- copying
- unit organization
- directing of visitors and patients
- assisting physicians with consults
- other clerical needs as directed by Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
