Unit Support Associate - Hospital Front Desk & Records

Catholic Health Services; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is hiring for a Unit Clerk to coordinate nursing unit operations and manage clerical duties under nursing leadership. The role supports communication among care teams and ensures accurate medical record handling.

The ideal candidate has strong clerical skills, IT familiarity with hospital systems, and a willingness to work in a busy hospital environment. Salary is provided with benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR training from American Heart Association required.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Keyboarding/clerical skills tested.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and telephone skills; healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital computer order entry systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
• Prior clerical or Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• A computer/typing test will be administered

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 clinical setting.

Skills

CPR/BLS training

Clerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Hospital computer order entry

Independent work

Nursing assistant experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital order entry system

Job description

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is hiring for a Unit Clerk to coordinate nursing unit operations and manage clerical duties under nursing leadership. The role supports communication among care teams and ensures accurate medical record handling.

The ideal candidate has strong clerical skills, IT familiarity with hospital systems, and a willingness to work in a busy hospital environment. Salary is provided with benefits and professional growth opportunities.