Unit Support Associate

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Unit Support Associate to coordinate and perform duties on the nursing unit, including reception and secretarial responsibilities and ensuring clear communication among the health care team.

Responsibilities include maintaining medical records regulatory standards, performing delegated tasks by NM/ANM, and completing required competencies for the clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Strong computer skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Typing min. 30 wpm / alphanumeric 5000 keystrokes/hour.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory standards involving the medical record.
• Perform duties delegated by NM/ANM.
• Complete competencies for clinical (patient care) setting.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Communication with health care team

Reception/secretarial duties

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details

The Unit Support Associate under the direction of the NM/ANM, coordinates and performs those duties necessary to manage and organize the nursing unit including reception and secretarial duties as well as accountability for accurate communication among the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining regulatory standards involving the medical record


• Performs other duties and responsibilities as delegated by NM/ANM


• Completes competencies needed to perform duties in a specific clinical (patient care) setting

Requirements

• High School Diploma


• Strong computer skills; ability to multi-task and demonstrated ability to prioritize work


• Typing minimum of 30 wpm/ alphanumeric 5000 keystrokes/hour.


• Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology

Salary Range

USD $22.57 - USD $33.86 /Hr.

At Catholic Health your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.