About this role
Position Overview
- Department: Telemetry Unit
- Schedule: Full-Time Evenings, 5 8-Hour Shifts, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Work Location: St. Vincent's East - Trussville, Al.
- Location: Birmingham, AL.
What You Will Do
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.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- 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.
Additional Preferences
No additional preferences.
About UAB St. Vincent’s
UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.
Other facts
About UAB St. Vincent's
As a nationally ranked academic medical center and one of Alabama’s largest employers, UAB Medicine is about teamwork, support, mentorship, and collaboration. Employees are empowered to lead, learn, and innovate as they deliver world-class care to every patient, every family, every time. When you are a part of UAB Medicine, you change the world - starting with you.
What happens here?
• 1,100+ patient bed facility caring for 60,000+ each year
• Level I Trauma Center and an ER the size of a football field
• 9 speciality Intensive Care Units, including a Level IV Regional Neonatal ICU
• Alabama’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center
• First Magnet Hospital in Alabama and the only one in our state
Why work at UAB Medicine?
• Excellent benefits package: 100% tuition assistance, paid parental leave for moms and dads, professional development opportunities
• Named among the “150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” and "100 Great Hospitals in America" by Becker's Hospital Review
• Ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report year after year
• Rated in the top 25 by Forbes for “Best Midsized Employer”
Our website is a great career resource- be sure to check it out! www.uabmedicine.org/careers
What you'll do
- The Unit Assistant performs administrative and clerical duties to support the Telemetry Unit. Responsibilities include greeting patients, managing communications, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient charts.
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