Per Diem Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

Job Description Performs clerical and receptionist duties essential to the operation of patient care as directed and also receives instructions from physicians and nurses Collective bargaining unit SEIU Local 144-MSB-NonRN Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Must have excellent verbal communication skills and be detail oriented. Previous experience in a hospital setting and experience as a unit secretary preferred. Ability to work independently. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Knowledge of medical terminology and computer proficiency Responsibilities Performs designated clerical duties, including but not limited to: Coordinates patient admissions, discharges and transfers with team members, report beds Maintains computer system in patient area, records and maintains minutes, care/service and data entry Reports/notices/orders, schedules appointments, reviews test schedules, schedules post discharge appointments Communicates discharges and transfers with support services Obtains forms, assembles records, and manage patient record maintenance, transcribes as needed Meet/greet patients/families/visitors; orients patients/families to the floor Follows up on general needs of patients and families Heavy telephone responsibility; performs receptionist duties essential to the operation of patient care as directed Orders and maintains appropriate clerical stock and supplies and appropriately utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner Notifies and communicates with MD/RN and other staff when necessary regarding stat and urgent situations Other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation Statement Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $26.5031 - $26.5031 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Health System