SEIU Patient Unit Secretary Job at University of Rochester in City of Rochester

Unit Secretary

Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York 14642, United States of America.

Job Type: Full-time, Regular. Schedule: 40 hours per week, rotating shift.

Compensation: $18.75 - $25.44 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical, receptionist and customer service on patient care units while maintaining confidentiality.
• Transcribes patient care orders, schedules tests and procedures, processes requisitions.
• Obtains patient care equipment and supplies, notifies department of equipment needing repair.
• Participates in patient admissions, discharges and transfers, updates patient care forms.
• Greets and receives visitors and staff, provides telephone coverage, triages problems to appropriate person or department.
• Maintains record of patient location when off unit.
• Communicates and works effectively with other departments on patient, staff and unit related matters.
• Orders supplies/forms, ensures arrival and restocks appropriately.
• Maintains 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 equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with nurses, physicians and other authorized personnel during emergencies.

Seniority Level: Entry Level.

Employment Type: Full-time.

Job Function: Administrative. Industry: Higher Education.

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