Unit Secretary Job at Rochester Regional Health in City of Rochester

Summary

As a Unit Secretary, you are an integral part of the nursing unit, which relies on your help with communications, process management and supplies.

Job Details

Job Title: Unit Secretary

Department: Med/Surg

Location: Newark Wayne Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Days

Responsibilities

• Daily Administration - Answer telephone/route calls, provide administrative support for nurses and physicians, sort and distribute mail; create work orders, HELPSTAR tickets and report any unit requirements to appropriate department; maintain inventory and supply levels for unit.
• Patient Care - Perform daily rounding of patients on unit, update whiteboards and ensure all safety measures are in place; respond to patient’s call for service as needed; maintain awareness of arrivals and discharges on unit.
• Documentation - Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation.

Required Qualifications

• In Long Term Care Only: Certification in NYS as Certified Nursing Assistant (as it applies to Unit Secretaries when performing as Certified Nursing Assistants).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Two years related work experience in a healthcare setting or customer service setting preferred.
• Effective verbal and/or written communications skills highly desired.
• Excellent communications and organization skills highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience with PC and office programs including, but not limited to, database management, spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software highly desired.

Education

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Physical Requirements

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$17.25 - $18.25

Location details

City: Newark

Postal Code: 14513

EEO Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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