Lead Unit Secretary (Full-Time, Days)

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a dedicated clerical worker for full-time roles in a clinical environment. The position involves various essential duties aimed at supporting staff, patients, and the overall hospital organization. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. This is a permanent replacement role under the National Labor Relations Act.

Qualifications

• Required high school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills in communication and organization are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties, including chart preparation and scheduling.
• Maintain supplies and assist with departmental communications.
• Ensure a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary: The primary responsibility is to perform clerical duties on a nursing or clinical unit, following confidentiality expectations.

Maintain a cooperative atmosphere by being professional, pleasant, and helpful to staff, patients, and families.

Observe all hospital and departmental policies, guiding principles, rules, and regulations.

Attend orientation and complete ongoing in-service education as required.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Assemble new charts.
2. Make requisitions.
3. Promptly report needed repairs to related services.
4. Make emergency phone calls as directed.
5. Answer telephones, relay messages, and schedule appointments.
6. Prepare charts for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
7. Maintain forms in charts as needed.
8. Communicate with other departments such as PAS and Bed Board in a timely manner.
9. Order and restock unit supplies.
10. Maintain a clean and organized work area for the team.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.

Schedule: 40/80, Full-Time, Days, Every Other Weekend.

Note: You are being hired as a permanent replacement for a striking employee, classified as a ‘regular’ employee under the National Labor Relations Act. Employment is subject to performance standards and conditions of Butler Hospital.

About Care New England Health System: A trusted organization comprising Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, leading in medical research and innovative healthcare programs.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the organization’s ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Applicants and employees with disabilities must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined on a case-by-case basis.