About this role
Position Overview
United Health Services is hiring a Unit Secretary at Wilson Medical Center to work Per Diem.The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical and receptionist duties to assist patients, families, nurses, physicians and other staff consistent with the policies and procedures of United Health Services. Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.
At UHS, we believe that every connection matters—from the way we support our patients in critical moments to how we empower our teams to grow and succeed. If you're ready to contribute to strategic planning, drive departmental goals, and lead with empathy in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to make a meaningful impact where every connection truly counts.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
Main Tower 3 Med-Surg Neuro, UHS Wilson Medical CenterWork Shift and Schedule:
This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.
Compensation Range:
$17.05 - $22.17 per hour, depending on experienceThis position is not eligible for benefits.
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Essential Functions:
Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Maintains medical records in accordance with policies and procedures.
Coordinates communications to nurses from patients, family, physicians and other health care team members.
Transcribes physician orders when necessary (if CPOE is not used).
Performs medical record and name band data entry, auditing, and maintenance as assigned.
Reconciles physician orders for consultations in electronic medical record (EMR)
Completes all admission, discharge, and transfer clerical functions.
Obtains and maintains supplies for patient care and unit functioning.
Obtains required continuing education credits and completes all mandatory requirements.
Complies with organizational and departmental ergonomic & safety principles while performing all work related activities.
Demonstrates flexibility with work schedule.
Shares in the responsibility for effective resource utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services.
Coordinates consult visits for residents, including transportation as needed.
Coordinates work orders and repairs on unit and common areas as needed.
Non-Essential Functions:
Will perform other duties as assigned
Education/Experience
Minimum Required:
High School Diploma/equivalent or two (2) years of relevant experience
Preferred:
Previous clerical experience
Previous hospital or health care experience
License/Certification
Minimum Required:
Not Applicable
Preferred:
CPR Certification
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About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
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About NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone No. 1 out of 118 comprehensive academic medical centers across the nation for four years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently ranked four of its clinical specialties No. 1 in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across seven inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and more than 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. The system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise. For more information, go to nyulangone.org and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed.
More:
NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history since 1841. With more than 75 divisions of specialty care including comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs for every stage of life, a multifaceted Research and Academic Center and the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine focused on primary care, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island joined NYU Langone Health as of August 1, 2019. At NYU Langone Hospitals, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health (collectively referred to as "NYU Langone"), we work collectively to achieve our mission: To care. To teach. To discover. We celebrate the inclusive excellence of the people that make us a world-class institution in patient care, education and science ("tripartite missions"). We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff and students can thrive.
What you'll do
- The Unit Secretary performs clerical and receptionist duties to assist patients, families, and healthcare staff. Responsibilities include maintaining medical records, coordinating communications, and managing supplies for patient care.
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