Night Shift ED Unit Assistant: Patient-Focused Front Desk

NewYork-Presbyterian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian’s ED unit is seeking a Unit Assistant to greet patients and families and support care teams with compassionate, efficient service during the night shift. You will coordinate appointments, handle clerical duties at the unit station, welcome visitors, answer phones, page nurses, and help maintain accurate patient information flow in a fast-paced environment.

Requires a High School diploma or GED, at least one year of clerical experience, and data entry skills; an Associate's

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• One year of clerical experience
• Data entry computer skills
• Preferred: Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

• Coordinate appointments and perform general clerical duties at the unit nursing station.
• Welcome and direct visitors and hospital colleagues to appropriate areas.
• Page nurses and answer phones on your unit.
• Sign for important medical deliveries and maintain patient information flow.
• Multitask between people and responsibilities to keep operations smooth.

Skills

Customer service experience

Knowledge of medical terminology

Data entry

Education

Associate's Degree

High School diploma or GED

Job description

NewYork-Presbyterian’s ED unit is seeking a Unit Assistant to greet patients and families and support care teams with compassionate, efficient service during the night shift. You will coordinate appointments, handle clerical duties at the unit station, welcome visitors, answer phones, page nurses, and help maintain accurate patient information flow in a fast-paced environment.

Requires a High School diploma or GED, at least one year of clerical experience, and data entry skills; an Associate's