Unit Assistant - Medical Surgical Services - Evening at UAB St. Vincent's

Pell City, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Duties, Clerical Duties, Patient Greeting, Telephone Screening, Filing, Mail Distribution, Patient Communication, Family Communication, Physician Communication, Healthcare Team Communication, Appointment Scheduling, Order Entry Processes, Transfers, Discharges, Chart Assembly, Meeting Coordination, Timekeeping Maintenance, Staff Scheduling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Overview Department: Med Surg Schedule: 7on/7off, Wednesday-Tuesday, 2pm-10pm Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's St. Clair Benefits for eligible positions only include: Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and More What You Will Do Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area. Greet patients and visitors, answer/screen/route telephone calls, files, distribute mail and performs other general clerical duties. Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol. Schedule patients for individual appointment and in a timely manner. Provide assistance with programs/software for Physicians/Clinicians through the order entry processes, transfers and discharges. Assemble and maintain patient charts. Coordinate meetings/schedules meetings/rooms with the appropriate person, send notices as requested. Maintain meeting minutes. Enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules in computer systems. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. About UAB St. Vincent’s UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

Responsibilities

The Unit Assistant will perform administrative and clerical duties supporting the assigned clinical area, which includes greeting patients, managing communications, and handling general clerical tasks. Responsibilities also involve coordinating patient scheduling, assisting with order entry processes, assembling patient charts, and maintaining meeting minutes and staff schedules.