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University of Miami · 9 hours ago

Unit Secretary, Full Time

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Miami is an academic medical center that provides leading-edge patient care. They are seeking a Full-Time Unit Secretary to support an assigned unit by maintaining and updating patients’ records and performing administrative activities in compliance with all regulations.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Creates a calm, business like atmosphere that promotes productivity

Consistently supports the philosophy of service excellence of the organization

Maintains a clean, safe and functional work area in the Nursing Station

Greets all customers when entering the unit, handles their inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate person and/or area

Consistently initiates a positive communication with the patients, family members, nurses and physicians in a courteous manner

Greets Visitors and callers, using a calm and friendly approach when communicating with others

Answers the telephone before the fourth ring. Takes messages, answers routine questions, and transfers call to appropriate areas and individuals

Uses telephone etiquette standards 100%, using hospital designated scripting

Maintains the patient's chart in appropriate order

Initiates and assembles admission chart within 15 minutes of patients' arrival to the unit

Prepares patient Welcome Packets and Folders for each patient

Complete Clean Room Checklist for every room prior to patient arrival

Assures that all pertinent information and forms are sent to the receiving unit when patients are transferred

Records and delivers messages

Maintains appropriate logs

Ensure appropriate resources, equipment and supplies are available

Utilizes universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines

Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA and AHCA regulations and risk management

Utilizes time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned responsibilities

Follow facility, departmental and personnel policies and procedures

Comply with the employee Code of Ethics and Standards of Behavior

Attend mandatory educational programs and annual in-services

Preform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Basic Life Support certificationPatient record managementInfection control complianceCustomer service skillsCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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