Unit Secretary/Coordinator

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 39,261; Part time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Clerical Support role at Danbury Hospital. The position involves managing clerical needs, patient interactions, and maintaining medical records.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of medical terminology, and at least six months of prior experience. The position offers an hourly pay range of $17.00 - $28.50, making it an attractive opportunity in the Oncology department.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: six months.
• Ability to interact courteously with patients and staff.
• Significant manual skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and manages clerical needs of the unit.
• Answers phones and interacts with visitors efficiently.
• Organizes and maintains patient records.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Job description

Description

Summary: Provides clerical support, coordinates general unit activity and communicates clearly with all disciplines. Assists with patient care activities and other tasks on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and performs clerical needs of the unit & unit management in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent & continuous manner.
• Answers phones, call bell and interacts with visitors, patients & staff members in an efficient & courteous manner.
• Provides input to charge nurse/clinical leader/manager with unit staffing process.
• Organizes and maintains patient records.
• Manages and maintains various unit supplies within budgetary constraints.
• Prepares and maintains charts for all patients ensuring confidentiality for patients & their families at all times.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
• Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members & patients.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.
• Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Minimum Experience: six months

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort; may exert up to 35 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 174

Department: Oncology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly