Unit Secretary D2 FT Days

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Providence is seeking a clerical support staff member. The role involves various administrative tasks in a nursing unit, including chart preparation and communication with staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong clerical skills to foster a cooperative and professional atmosphere.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Clerical skills and organizational abilities are critical.
• Must maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assemble new charts and prepare requisitions.
• Schedule appointments and communicate with other departments.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Clerical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary: The primary responsibility is to perform clerical duties on a nursing or clinical unit while maintaining confidentiality. The role involves promoting a cooperative atmosphere by being professional, pleasant, and helpful to staff, patients, and families.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assembling new charts.
2. Preparing requisitions.
3. Reporting needed repairs promptly.
4. Making emergency phone calls as directed.
5. Answering telephones, relaying messages, and scheduling appointments.
6. Preparing charts for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
7. Maintaining forms in charts as needed.
8. Communicating with other departments such as PAS and Bed Board in a timely manner.
9. Ordering and restocking unit supplies.
10. Maintaining a clean and organized work area for the team.
11. Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.

Schedule: 40/80 FT Days - Every Other Weekend.

Unit: Delmonico 2 is a General Treatment Unit.

Additional Notes: You are being hired as a permanent replacement for a striking employee, classified as a 'regular' employee under the National Labor Relations Act, with employment subject to Butler Hospital standards.

About Care New England Health System: A trusted organization comprising Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, committed to medical research and innovative healthcare services.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the organization’s ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Applicants and employees with disabilities must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined on a case-by-case basis.