Catholic Health · 2 hours ago
Unit Secretary
Rockville Centre, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCatholic Health is a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence. They are seeking a Unit Secretary to greet patients, manage communications, and maintain unit information to support hospital operations.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Greets patients and visitors and provides them with requested information and direction
Answers telephone calls and places telephone calls and pages
Responds to patient calls through the intercom and communicates needs to the appropriate personnel for intervention
Communicates dietary changes to Food and Nutritional Services
Immediately notifies Patient Registration Unit of any patient transfers, discharges or expirations
Maintains unit information in Order Entry System
Processes referrals as indicated on Health Assessment Records
Maintains accurate daily census sheets
Prints patient labels
Orders supplies through the Lawson system
Maintains a well-organized and well stocked desk and Nurses' Station
Opens unit mails and processes as directed by supervisors
Prepares and maintains medical records for admissions, transfers, discharges, and special procedures
Provides immediate notification to Environmental Services of newly vacated beds
Operates and maintains copy and facsimile machines and reports broken unit equipment to the appropriate resources
Qualification
Required
High School or equivalent diploma
Good verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Understanding of medical terminology
Benefits
Career advancement
Rich tuition reimbursement program
Medical benefits
Generous pension plan
403B for retirement
PTO plan
Generous benefits packages
Generous tuition assistance
Defined benefit pension plan
Culture that supports professional and educational growth
Company
Catholic Health
When it comes to health care, Long Islanders have a choice.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sumita Yadav
System Vice President Operations & Cardiovascular Service Line
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