Unit Support Associate - 2 Main

Catholic Health; 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 on site in New York. Under the NM/ANM, you will coordinate reception and secretarial duties and ensure clear communication among the health care team.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, strong computer skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize, and a typing speed of 30 wpm. The role offers base pay with a wide hourly range plus benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Strong computer skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Typing minimum of 30 wpm/ alphanumeric 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

Strong computer skills

Multi-tasking

Typing speed

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

Unit Clerk Responsibilities

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.