Night Unit Secretary & Float Pool Liaison

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to coordinate patient activity and information on the unit in alignment with approved policies. You will support the clinical team with clerical duties, chart preparation, and documentation to ensure quality patient care.

As a member of the health care team, you will use hospital systems to enter orders, verify data, and communicate with staff while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork.
• Ability to multitask in a clinical setting.
• Basic computer skills required to use hospital systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates flow of patient activity and information on the unit/clinic.
• Assembles and disassembles charts for admission/discharge per guidelines.
• Files reports in charts and maintains medical records accurately.
• Answers phones and intercom; routes to appropriate staff.
• Uses hospital systems to enter/verify orders and generate reports.
• Transcribes orders and faxes to pharmacy as needed.
• Maintains safety and adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines.
• Promotes cost-saving measures in unit operations and patient care delivery.

Skills

Effective interpersonal communications

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Read/write/speak English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to coordinate patient activity and information on the unit in alignment with approved policies. You will support the clinical team with clerical duties, chart preparation, and documentation to ensure quality patient care.

As a member of the health care team, you will use hospital systems to enter orders, verify data, and communicate with staff while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.