Unit Secretary - Emergency Department Per Diem

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $15.75 - $28.35 Schedule Details: Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends - One Full Weekend a Month Scheduled Hours: 6:45a-3:15p Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 0 Cost Center: 26000 - 2340 Emergency Room This position performs a variety of computer, clerical, and supply functions that support patient flow and the operation of the patient care unit. Major Responsibilities Greets and directs patients, families, visitors, and hospital personnel. Provides basic information on policies and procedures or directs requests to appropriate persons, coordinating the flow of information within the department. Answers internal and external phone calls promptly and prioritizes urgent patient information. Contacts physicians or unit staff members as appropriate. Assists in maintaining the order, organization and currency of logs, records and patient charts, supporting efficient information sharing within the unit. Processes information needed for a variety of patient services and treatment areas such as radiology, laboratory, dietary, and housekeeping. Enters and tracks data into the computer system pertaining to admissions, training, and discharges. Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education: Equivalent to high school plus additional specialized training. Knowledge of a variety of office procedures and operation of office equipment such as computer. Experience/Skills: Ability to handle multiple priorities and effective communication. 3 to 12 months experience. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed may be substituted for the above requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr UMass Memorial Health