Unit Secretary (Full-Time, Days)

Rochester Regional Health; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit with communications, process management and supplies. This full-time role includes administrative duties, patient care tasks and documentation to ensure smooth unit operation.

Responsibilities include answering phones, routing calls, assisting nurses and physicians, rounding patients, updating boards and maintaining inventory. Strong organizational and documentation skills are required.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills supporting nurses and physicians
• Proficient in documentation and organization
• Experience with PC and office software programs

Responsibilities

• Daily Administration. Provide administrative support for nurses and physicians, route calls, sort mail, create work orders, update HELPSTAR tickets, report unit needs and maintain inventory.
• Patient Care. Perform daily patient rounding, update whiteboards, ensure safety measures, respond to calls for service and track arrivals/discharges.
• Documentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient records.

Skills

Exceptional documentation skills

Excellent communications and orga n  

PC and office software proficiency

Education

NYS CNA certification

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Unit Secretary, you are an integral part of the nursing unit, which relies on your help with communications, process management and supplies.

STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: Delmay

DEPARTMENT: Administration

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 7AM to 3:30PM

ATTRIBUTES

• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

• Excellent communications and organization skills

• Demonstrated experience with PC and office software programs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily Administration. Answer telephone/route calls, provide administrative support for nurses and physicians, sort and distribute mail; create work orders, HELPSTAR tickets and report any unit requirements to appropriate department; maintain inventory and supply levels for unit

• Patient Care. Perform daily rounding of patients on unit, update whiteboards and ensure all safety measures are in place; respond to patient’s call for service as needed; maintain awareness of arrivals and discharges on unit

• Documentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
In Long Term Care Only: Certification in NYS as Certified Nursing Assistant (as it applies to Unit Secretaries when performing as Certified Nursing Assistants)

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affiant … Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67-100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$17.25 - $19.75

CITY:

Newark

POSTAL CODE:

14513

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.