Unit Secretary -Emergency Dept - St. Mary's Healthcare
Amsterdam, NY
About the Job
Job Requisition: REQ3045 Employment Type:Per Diem Shift: Nights Hours Per Week: 0 hours
Hiring range: $ 16.36- $21.27 The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
+ Greets patients and visitors, answers general inquiries, and schedules patients for appointments.
+ Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. Performs general clerical duties including filing, email correspondence, and mail distribution.
+ Creates various reports and documents.
+ Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care.
+ Performs unit safety checks. Assists with meeting patient needs and escalates as appropriate.
+ May enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules.
+ May assist with stocking supplies and keeping unit and patient rooms clean and orderly.
Education: High school diploma/GED.Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Complexity of Work: Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Source : St. Mary's Healthcare