ICU Unit Secretary — Fast-Paced Administrative Support

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in South Florida is seeking a front desk/secretarial support role within the nursing unit. The position handles patient call lights, phone communications, charting, admissions and discharges, and computer data entry to ensure smooth unit operations.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or GED, medical terminology knowledge, and 1–2 years of healthcare experience. Training includes orientation and cross-training within the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED equivalent plus medical terminology preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years experience, preferably within healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Answers and responds to patient call lights promptly and informs staff.
• Answers telephone before third ring and relays messages in a timely manner.
• Performs secretarial duties per hospital policy and procedures.
• Maintains records, admissions/discharge sheets, transport and assignment logs, and patient information in the computer.
• Transcribes physician orders under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists in orientation and cross-training of nursing personnel.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and functional nursing unit environment.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical terminology

Job description

Mount Sinai Medical Center in South Florida is seeking a front desk/secretarial support role within the nursing unit. The position handles patient call lights, phone communications, charting, admissions and discharges, and computer data entry to ensure smooth unit operations.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or GED, medical terminology knowledge, and 1–2 years of healthcare experience. Training includes orientation and cross-training within the nursing team.