Unit Secretary (Part-Time, Variable) at Rochester Regional Health

City of Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

19.88

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Telephone Handling, Administrative Support, Inventory Management, Patient Rounding, Documentation, Communication Skills, Organization Skills, Database Management, Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Presentation Software

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Title: Unit Secretary Department: Sands 5 Team 2 Location: Sands-Constellation Center for Critical Care | Rochester General Hospital - 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621 Hours Per Week: 20 Schedule: 12 hour shifts SUMMARY: As a Unit Secretary, you are an integral part of the nursing unit, which relies on your help with communications, process management and supplies. RESPONSIBILITIES: Daily Administration - Answer telephone/route calls, provide administrative support for nurses and physicians, sort and distribute mail; create work orders, HELPSTAR tickets and report any unit requirements to appropriate department; maintain inventory and supply levels for unit. Patient Care - Perform daily rounding of patients on unit, update whiteboards and ensure all safety measures are in place; respond to patient’s call for service as needed; maintain awareness of arrivals and discharges on unit. Documentation - Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: In Long Term Care Only: Certification in NYS as Certified Nursing Assistant (as it applies to Unit Secretaries when performing as Certified Nursing Assistants). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree preferred. Two years related work experience in a healthcare setting or customer service setting preferred. Effective verbal and/or written communications skills highly desired. Excellent communications and organization skills highly desired. Demonstrated experience with PC and office programs including, but not limited to, database management, spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software highly desired. EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $17.25 - $19.88 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary manages daily administration by handling communications, routing calls, providing support to nurses and physicians, and maintaining unit inventory and supplies. Responsibilities also include direct patient interaction such as rounding, updating whiteboards, responding to service calls, and ensuring accurate patient care documentation.