Nursing Unit Secretary – Patient Records & Admin (FT)

University of Miami; Tower (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Unit Secretary (U) at University of Miami serves in UHealth Tower, providing essential administrative support on the unit. The role requires maintaining patient records, greeting patients and visitors, and coordinating with nurses and physicians to ensure smooth operations.

This is a full-time staff position with 3 days of 12-hour shifts. The department emphasizes service excellence, infection control, and accurate chart management within regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Creates a calm, business like atmosphere that promotes productivity.
• Greets all customers when entering the unit, handles inquiries and directs them appropriately.
• Answers the telephone promptly, takes messages and transfers calls as needed.
• Maintains patient charts in proper order and assembles admission charts quickly.
• Ensures infection control and safety guidelines are followed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

The Unit Secretary (U) at University of Miami serves in UHealth Tower, providing essential administrative support on the unit. The role requires maintaining patient records, greeting patients and visitors, and coordinating with nurses and physicians to ensure smooth operations.

This is a full-time staff position with 3 days of 12-hour shifts. The department emphasizes service excellence, infection control, and accurate chart management within regulatory guidelines.