St. John's Riverside Hospital · 16 hours ago
Unit Secretary TEMPORARY POSITION
Yonkers, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.09/hr - $24.09/hrSt. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing high-quality, compassionate health care. They are seeking a Unit Secretary to perform receptionist and clerical duties, assist patients and staff, and maintain accurate medical records within the clinical area.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncologyPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Greets and assists patients, visitors, physicians, and other hospital staff
Answers telephones and verbally communicates effectively, responding promptly to general information, requesting and conveying messages
Participates in maintaining complete, accurate medical records, and current patient/unit data within the information system, and on appropriate forms
Performs routine clerical tasks including order entry/data retrieval, as appropriate to the clinical area
Assists in providing prompt response to patients’ call systems, refers requests promptly and appropriately
Places calls to physicians' offices and to other departments as requested
Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patients’ rights
Maintains patient confidentiality
Maintains effective and timely communication with nurses, other staff, patients and families
Keeps nurses’ station clean and clutter free
Maintains cooperative working relationships and supports staff in the performance of their duties
Monitors unit inventory and use of supplies; communicates problems to the Nursing Manager and Materials Management Department
Reports maintenance repair requests and monitors for completion
Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff
Qualification
Required
Must understand and use Medical Terminology
Proficient in computer skills
Excellent communication and customer service orientation
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred
Medical database system or Meditech knowledge
Associate Degree
Clerical experience on a fast paced unit
Company
St. John's Riverside Hospital
St. John's Riverside Hospital offers primary care, women's health, cancer care, cardiology, rehabilitation and behavioral health services.
Founded in 1869
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Herta Muller
Chief Nursing Officer
Paul Antonecchia, MD, MBA
Chief Medical Officer
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