Unit Secretary (Full-time, Days)

Rochester Regional Health; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Unit Secretary at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital in Newark, NY. The role supports the nursing unit with communications, patient flow coordination and supply management, with a 36-hour work week and daytime hours on weekdays plus every other weekend.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with PC and office software.

Qualifications

• 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 admin support for nurses and physicians, sort and distribute mail; create work orders and HELPSTAR tickets and report unit requirements.
• Maintain inventory and supply levels for the unit.
• Patient Care: perform daily rounding of patients on unit, update whiteboards and ensure safety measures, respond to patient calls for service.
• Documentation: ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation.

Skills

Exceptional documentation skills and

Excellent communications and

Demonstrated experience with PC and

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.

Job Title

Unit Secretary

Department

Med Surg

Location

Newark-Wayne Community Hospital

Hours Per Week

36 hours

Schedule

Monday-Friday and every other weekend, 5:30a-6:30p or 6a-6:30p

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 unitPatient 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 unitDocumentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation

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.

PAY RANGE

$17.25 - $19.89 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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.