Unit Secretary Partial Hospital FT Days

Care New England Health System; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a clerical professional to manage administrative tasks within a clinical unit, including chart assembly and communication with departments. The role requires a high school diploma and emphasizes professionalism and a supportive environment for staff and patients. As part of a dedicated health system, the successful candidate will contribute to our efficiency and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Competence in clerical tasks in a health care environment is advantageous.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assemble new patient charts and prepare requisitions.
• Answer phones, relay messages, and schedule appointments.
• Order and restock unit supplies; maintain organized work environment.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

The role involves fostering a cooperative environment by maintaining professionalism, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff, patients, and families.

All hospital and departmental policies, guiding principles, rules, and regulations must be observed.

Attendance at orientation and ongoing in-service education is required.

Key Duties include:

1. Assembling new patient charts.
2. Preparing requisitions.
3. Reporting needed repairs promptly to relevant services.
4. Answering phones, relaying messages, and scheduling appointments.
5. Preparing charts for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
6. Maintaining forms within charts as needed.
7. Communicating with other departments, such as PAS and Bed Board, in a timely manner.
8. Ordering and restocking unit supplies.
9. Maintaining a clean and organized work environment for oneself and the team.
10. Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday.

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

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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 according to the organization's ethical standards, including hospital policies and core values.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Applicants and employees with disabilities must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, determined on a case-by-case basis.