Unit Support Associate - 2 Main

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a Unit Clerk to support the nursing unit under the direction of NM/ANM. The role focuses on reception, secretarial duties, and ensuring clear communication within the health care team on the south shore of Long Island.

Responsibilities include maintaining medical records, completing assigned competencies for clinical settings, and following regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong computer skills and ability to multi-task.
• Typing 30 wpm / 5000 keystrokes/hour.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.

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.

Skills

Computer literacy

Typing 30 wpm

Medical terminology reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

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 ITrauma 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.

The Unit Clerk 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.

Job Details

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 or GED Equivalent
• 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.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.