Unit Secretary - Inpatient Unit

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The Unit Secretary provides support to an assigned unit by maintaining and updating patients’ records and performing administrative activities in compliance with all regulations.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:     

1. Answers telephone calls and routes or takes messages appropriately.

2. Greets visitors and medical staff to include providing directions when needed.

3. Preserves a clean, safe, and functional work area in the assigned unit.

4. Maintains unit inventory and orders supplies when appropriate.

5. Maintains equipment in good working order at all times.

6. Prepares reports and enters data and information into applicable systems. 7. Keeps leadership and managing staff informed on unit issues.

8. Adheres to University and unit-level policy and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Staff