Unit Assistant I

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Associate Assistance Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Full-Time Administrative Support Staff in Birmingham, AL. The position requires performing clerical duties, greeting patients, and coordinating schedules. Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent experience, and BLS certification preferred.

Join UAB St. Vincent’s, a part of UAB Medicine, which has served Alabama for over 125 years, committed to personalized patient care and a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider preferred; certification accepted from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of assigned clinical area.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Schedule patients for appointments in a timely manner.
• Coordinate meetings and maintain meeting minutes.

Skills

Administrative and clerical duties

Patient communication

Scheduling appointments

Meeting coordination

Education

High School diploma or 1 year applicable experience

Job description

Overview

Position: Full-Time Days - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Working Every Other Weekend). Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. Department: 5 South Tower Ortho. Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more.

What You Will Do

• Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.
• Greet patients and visitors, answer/screen/route telephone calls, file, distribute mail and perform other general clerical duties.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol. Schedule patients for individual appointments and in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance with programs/software for Physicians/Clinicians through the order entry processes, transfers and discharges. Assemble and maintain patient charts.
• Coordinate meetings and schedule meetings/rooms with the appropriate person; send notices as requested. Maintain meeting minutes. Enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules in computer systems.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we are committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.