What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Assistant - Med Surg position at UAB St. Vincent's?
We Are Hiring:
- Department: Med Surg
- Schedule: Full-Time 7 On 7 Off Evenings, 8-Hour Shifts, Wednesday - Tuesday, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Hospital: St. Vincent's St. Clair
- Location: Pell City, AL
Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.
- Greet patients and visitors, answer/screen/route telephone calls, files, distribute mail and performs other general clerical duties.
- Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol. Schedule patients for individual appointment and in a timely manner.
- Provide assistance with programs/software for Physicians/Clinicians through the order entry processes, transfers and discharges. Assemble and maintain patient charts.
- Coordinate meetings/schedules meetings/rooms with the appropriate person, send notices as requested. Maintain meeting minutes. Enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules in computer systems.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
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High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
