Unit Support Associate-PD

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health’s Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, NY, is seeking a Unit Clerk to support nursing units under NM/ANM leadership, coordinating reception, secretarial duties and inter-team communication.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association (no online programs), strong clerical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently in a busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS or CPR/AED through American Heart Association required; no online programs accepted.
• Keyboarding and clerical skills must be tested.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and telephone skills required.
• Previous healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains regulatory standards for medical records.
• Performs duties delegated by NM/ANM.
• Completes competencies for clinical settings.

Skills

Keyboarding

Interpersonal skills

Telephone skills

Communication skills

Independence

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital computer systems

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.

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.

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

• BLS or CPR/AED training required and accepted from only 1 organization: American Heart Association - BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED). No online programs from any organization will be accepted
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Keyboarding and clerical skills required and tested.
• Strong interpersonal and communication and telephone skills required.Previous healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize and complete assigned tasks is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to read, write and comprehend preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital computer order entry systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong desire to work in a busy and challenging environment.
• Prior clerical or Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• A computer/typing test will be administered to all applicants

Salary Range

USD $26.28 - USD $26.28 /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. Come join the best team and welcome our community in our front door.