Unit Assistant I - Emergency Department - Days

UAB St. Vincent's; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB St. Vincent's in Alabama seeks an administrative professional to support a clinical area through clerical tasks, patient greeting, and coordination of scheduling and communications. You will handle phone screening, chart assembly, and timekeeping updates in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork with physicians and staff, efficient office workflows, and accurate maintenance of patient records, with potential training on hospital software and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• BLS Provider preferred; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.
• Greet patients and visitors, answer/screen/route telephone calls, files, distribute mail and performs other general clerical duties.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol.
• Schedule patients for individual appointment 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/schedules meetings/rooms with the appropriate person, send notices as requested.
• Maintain meeting minutes.
• Enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules in computer systems.

Skills

Clerical skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

Position Overview

Department:

Schedule:

Work Location:

• Benefits for eligible positions only 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, files, distribute mail and performs other general clerical duties.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol.
• Schedule patients for individual appointment 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/schedules 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 proud 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're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent's name. We're 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. As one of Alabama's best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.