Unit Secretary D2 FT Days

Care New England Health System; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Rhode Island is seeking a clerical staff member for a nursing unit. Responsibilities include patient chart preparation, scheduling, and maintaining a cooperative atmosphere among staff and patients. This is a full-time position requiring a high school diploma and commitment to professionalism. You will be hired as a permanent replacement, adhering to performance standards and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble new patient charts.
• Prepare requisitions and maintain organization.
• Communicate timely with departments for patient management.

Skills

Professionalism

Friendliness

Helpfulness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary: The primary responsibility is to perform clerical duties on a nursing or clinical unit, following confidentiality expectations.

Foster a cooperative atmosphere by maintaining professionalism, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff, patients, and families.

Adhere to all hospital and departmental policies, guiding principles, rules, and regulations.

Attend orientation and complete ongoing in-service education as required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Assemble new patient charts.
2. Prepare requisitions.
3. Report needed repairs promptly to relevant services.
4. Answer phones, relay messages, and schedule appointments.
5. Prepare charts for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
6. Maintain forms within charts as needed.
7. Communicate with other departments such as PAS and the Bed Board in a timely manner.
8. Order and restock unit supplies.
9. Keep work areas clean and organized for the team.
10. Perform 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.

Note: You are being hired as a permanent replacement for a striking employee. Employment is subject to performance standards and conditions of Butler Hospital.

About Care New England: A health system including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, and others, dedicated to medical research, top-tier specialists, and innovative healthcare programs.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants 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 organizational 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.