Night Shift Unit Secretary & Float Pool Specialist

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to coordinate patient activity and information on the unit. You will work under the Clinical Manager and perform clerical duties with strong interpersonal skills to support quality patient care.

Responsibilities include chart assembly, data entry, paging, and ensuring accurate record-keeping while following hospital guidelines and policies. Shift: night hours with union support and safety training provided.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Reads, writes, and speaks English clearly.
• Ability to use hospital computer systems and office software.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prioritizes workload based on patient and unit needs.
• Assembles and disassembles charts per hospital guidelines.
• Answers phones and intercom; notifies appropriate staff.
• Transcribes orders and enters data into computer systems.
• Promotes safety and adheres to policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to coordinate patient activity and information on the unit. You will work under the Clinical Manager and perform clerical duties with strong interpersonal skills to support quality patient care.

Responsibilities include chart assembly, data entry, paging, and ensuring accurate record-keeping while following hospital guidelines and policies. Shift: night hours with union support and safety training provided.