Brown University Health is hiring: Unit Secretary in Newport

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Nursing Director, or his/her designee, performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties and services on nursing unit. Provides assistance for nursing personnel and medical staff to enhance the overall environment of the nursing unit. Demonstrates working knowledge of all appropriate computer systems.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clerical & Administrative: Performs a variety of clerical & administrative duties, including records and types unit council minutes, safety checks, and initiates and maintains patient records according to policy.
• Communication: Greets all patients and visitors to the unit in a positive manner and directs to appropriate destination, demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette, and documents in a legible and concise manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and computer data entry skills.
• Clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for 3-7 hours, twist and bend frequently, standing, walking, squatting, kneeling are not essential functions. Must be able to lift 10-35 lbs with good body mechanics.

Pay Range: $17.69-$27.90

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type: Four 8hr shifts 3p-1130p, every other weekend/holiday

Work Shift: Evening

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No