University of Rochester is hiring: SEIU Patient Unit Secretary in City of Roches

Overview

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The University of Rochester is committed to an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance its mission. It values equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability, and aims to create a place where all can thrive.

Job Location: 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Department: 500316 Labor & Delivery-Nursing/SMH

Time Type: Full time | Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 | Work Shift: UR SEIU 024 H

Compensation Range: $18.03 - $24.46 per hour

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Responsibilities

• Provides clerical, receptionist and customer service on patient care units while maintaining confidentiality.
• Transcribes patient care orders and schedules tests and procedures with other departments; completes and processes requisitions for tests, procedures and equipment.
• Obtains patient care equipment and/or supplies as requested by nurses and/or physicians; notifies the department of equipment in need of repair.
• Participates in patient admissions, discharges and transfers; updates patient care forms (e.g., patient census and diet order listing).
• Greets and receives visitors and staff in a professional manner, provides directions, and delivers courteous and accurate telephone coverage; takes and delivers messages; triages problems to the appropriate person or department.
• Maintains record of patient location when off unit and communicates with other departments on patient, staff and unit matters; follows directions during emergencies.
• Orders supplies/forms, ensures their arrival and restocks appropriately.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Provides assistance on other units as necessary; assists with patient transport as needed.

Qualifications

• High school education and 1 year of clerical experience, with demonstrated legible writing and verbal communication skills; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills preferred.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Higher Education

The University of Rochester is committed to not discriminating on the basis of protected characteristics and to fostering an inclusive culture in accordance with applicable law.

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