Unit Secretary-Sr

Rochester Regional Health; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit. This role involves daily administration, patient care, and documentation responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a certification as a Nursing Assistant and strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team at Newark Wayne Community Hospital and contribute to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Certification in NYS as Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Two years related work experience in a healthcare or customer service setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone/route calls and provide administrative support.
• Perform daily rounding of patients and maintain safety measures.
• Ensure concise and complete patient care documentation.

Skills

Effective verbal and/or written communications skills

Excellent communications and organization skills

Database management

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Presentation software

Education

Associate degree

Job description

JOB_8484 – Unit Secretary

Job Title: Unit Secretary
Department: Nursing / Med Surg 2 West
Location: Newark Wayne Community Hospital
Hours Per Week: 36
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am to 6pm and Every other Weekend
Sign-On Bonus: N/A

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.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• In Long Term Care Only: Certification in NYS as Certified Nursing Assistant (as it applies to Unit Secretaries when performing as Certified Nursing Assistants).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree preferred.
• Two years related work experience in a healthcare setting or customer service setting preferred.
• Effective verbal and/or written communications skills highly desired.
• Excellent communications and organization skills highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience with PC and office programs including, but not limited to, database management, spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software highly desired.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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:

$17.50 - $19.65

CITY:

Newark

POSTAL CODE:

14513

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.