Unit Assistant

Overview Position: Full-Time Days - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Working Every Other Weekend). Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. Department: 5 South Tower Ortho. Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more. 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, file, distribute mail and perform other general clerical duties. Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol. Schedule patients for individual appointments 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 and schedule 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 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 are 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. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together. #J-18808-Ljbffr