Unit Secretary (Full-Time Days)

Rochester Regional Health; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Newark, NY is seeking a Unit Secretary to support a nursing unit with communications, process management, and supplies. You will handle daily administrative tasks, assist nurses and physicians, and help keep the unit organized.

This full-time days role emphasizes accuracy in documentation, strong phone handling, and reliable inventory control to ensure patient flow and safety. The position requires solid computer skills and professional behavior, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.
• Excellent communications and organization skills.
• Demonstrated experience with PC and office software programs.

Responsibilities

• Daily Administration: Answer calls, provide admin support for nurses/physicians, sort mail, create work orders, report unit needs, and maintain supply levels.
• Patient Care: Perform daily rounding, update whiteboards, ensure safety measures, respond to calls, and monitor arrivals/discharges.
• Documentation: Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation.

Skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

PC & office software

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 Days

LOCATION:

Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, 1200 Driving Park Avenue
Newark, NY 14513

DEPARTMENT:

Nursing

SCHEDULE:

7:00 am to 3:30 pm

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 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 - $20.15