Unit Secretary/Coordinator - Per Diem

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

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury, Connecticut, is seeking a dedicated clerical support staff member. This role involves coordinating unit activities, assisting with patient care, and ensuring clear communication among all disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least six months of experience. Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential, alongside knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of related experience.
• Significant manual skills and finger dexterity required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses clerical needs of the unit & management.
• Organizes and maintains patient records.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job 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 / Skills / Experience

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information

Required: 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.

Salary Range

$17.00 - $28.50 hourly