Unit Secretary

Catholic Health Services; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the front desk and clinical teams. The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, accurate data entry, and comfort with hospital computer systems.

HS Diploma or equivalent is required; previous hospital experience is preferred. Expect a busy environment with telephone communications and data retrieval tasks under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations required.
• Performs clerical, communication and receptionist activities within the department under the direction and supervision of the RN in charge.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical, communication and receptionist activities within the department under the direction and supervision of the RN in charge.
• Maintains accurate patient data and supports front-desk operations as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Hospital experience

Computer skills

Reception duties

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Unit Secretary

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

Job Details

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations required.
• Previous hospital and computer experience preferred.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data from the computer for extended periods of time, navigate throughout institution, promptly receive and place telephone calls referred.
• Performs clerical, communication and receptionist activities within the department under the direction and supervision of the RN in charge.

Salary Range

USD $24.86 - USD $24.86 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.