Unit Secretary Partial Hospital FT Days

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clerical Support Staff member for their nursing unit. This position involves various clerical duties, including chart preparation and communication with other departments, while maintaining a professional and organized work environment. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Professional and pleasant demeanor is necessary.
• Ability to handle clerical tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare charts for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Answer telephones and relay messages.
• Order and restock unit supplies.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Organization

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 employee will foster a cooperative environment by being professional, pleasant, and helpful to staff, patients, and families.

They must adhere to all hospital and departmental policies, guiding principles, rules, and regulations. Attendance at orientation and ongoing in-service education is required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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 within charts.
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 Full-Time Days

Note: You are being hired as a permanent replacement for a striking employee, classified under the National Labor Relations Act. Your employment is subject to performance standards and conditions of Butler Hospital.

About Care New England Health System: A network of trusted organizations including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, and others, dedicated to medical research, top-tier healthcare services, and innovative programs.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to 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 who become disabled must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined by the organization.