Unit Support Associate

About Catholic Health

• Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health.
• With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island.
• Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.
• At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach.
• Come join the best team and welcome our community in our front door.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Clerk under the direction of the NM/ANM, coordinates and performs those duties necessary to manage and organize the nursing unit including reception and secretarial duties as well as accountability for accurate communication among the health care team.
• Maintaining regulatory standards involving the medical record
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as delegated by NM/ANM Completes competencies needed to perform duties in a specific clinical (patient care) setting

Requirements

• BLS or CPR/AED training required and accepted from only 1 organization: American Heart Association - BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED).
• No online programs from any organization will be accepted High School diploma or equivalent.
• Keyboarding and clerical skills required and tested.
• Strong interpersonal and communication and telephone skills required.Previous healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize and complete assigned tasks is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to read, write and comprehend preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital computer order entry systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong desire to work in a busy and challenging environment.
• A computer/typing test will be administered to all applicants Posted Salary Range USD $22.57 - USD $33.86 /Hr.

Preferred

• Prior clerical or Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Pay

The pay for this position ranges from $19.87 – $24.84 hour.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

Benefits

• In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.