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Rochester General Hospital
Unit Secretary (Full-Time, Variable)
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What they do
A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.
$43,124 / year median in New York
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Unit Secretary (Full-Time, Variable) Rochester General Hospital
- 3.5 Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time $17.25
- $19.
Qualifications CNA Full Job Description Job Title :
Unit Secretary Department :
Nursing- Emergency Services 8
Location :
Rochester General Hospital- 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621
Hours Per Week :
40Schedule :
Days/Evenings/Nights, all shift durations, every other weekend rotationSUMMARY:
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.
PAY RANGE
$17.25- $19.