Rochester Regional Health is hiring: Unit Secretary in City of Rochester

Unit Secretary – Rochester Regional Health

As a Unit Secretary you are an integral part of the nursing unit, providing communications, process management and supplies support.

Job Title

Unit Secretary

Department

Long Term Care

Location

DeMay Living Center

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule

Days, 8a‑4p

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

• Certification in NYS as Certified Nursing Assistant (applicable when performing as a Certified Nursing Assistant).

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.

Physical Requirements

S – Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, 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.

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

EEO Statement

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care