Nursing Unit Secretary – Admin & Patient Support

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing staff with communications, process management and supplies. This full-time position includes rotating weekends and responsibilities across daily administration, patient care, and documentation.

The role emphasizes exceptional documentation, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with PC and office software to keep the unit running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.
• Excellent communications and organization skills.
• Demonstrated experience with PC and office software programs.

Responsibilities

• Daily Administration: Answer telephone/route calls, provide administrative support for nurses and physicians, sort and distribute mail; create work orders, HELPSTAR tickets and report any unit requirements to appropriate department; maintain inventory and supply levels for unit.
• Patient Care: Perform daily rounding of patients on unit, update whiteboards and ensure all safety measures are in place; respond to patient’s call for service as needed; maintain awareness of arrivals and discharges on unit
• Documentation: Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Office software

Tools

Office software tools

Job description

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing staff with communications, process management and supplies. This full-time position includes rotating weekends and responsibilities across daily administration, patient care, and documentation.

The role emphasizes exceptional documentation, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with PC and office software to keep the unit running smoothly.