Unit Secretary

Catholic Health; Village of Roslyn (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is part of Catholic Health. The Unit Secretary role supports nursing staff with clerical tasks, data entry, and telephone communications in a busy hospital setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of medical terminology. Prior hospital and computer experience are preferred. Compensation is hourly, with full benefits as part of Catholic Health’s people-first approach.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations is required.
• Previous hospital and computer experience is preferred.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data from the computer for extended periods and to handle telephone communications.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical, communication and receptionist activities within the department under the direction and supervision of the RN in charge.
• Enter and retrieve data from computer systems; navigate the institution as needed.
• Handle telephone calls and communications as part of front-desk operations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Hospital computer systems

Data entry

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.