Unit Support Associate

St. Catherine of Siena•West Islip, NY

32d•$22 - $33•Onsite

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 I 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's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care. The Unit Clerk under the direction of the NM/ANM, coordinates and performs those duties necessary to manage and organize the nursing unit including reception and secretarial duties as well as accountability for accurate communication among the health care team.

Requirements

BLS or CPR/AED training required and accepted from only 1 organization: American Heart Association - BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED). No online programs from any organization will be accepted
High School diploma or equivalent.
Keyboarding and clerical skills required and tested.
Strong interpersonal and communication and telephone skills required.
Strong organizational skills to prioritize and complete assigned tasks is required.
Ability to work independently.
Strong desire to work in a busy and challenging environment.
A computer/typing test will be administered to all applicants

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare setting experience preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology to read, write and comprehend preferred.
Knowledge of hospital computer order entry systems preferred.
Prior clerical or Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintaining regulatory standards involving the medical record
Performs other duties and responsibilities as delegated by NM/ANM
Completes competencies needed to perform duties in a specific clinical (patient care) setting