Unit Secretary – Detox- Includes Weekend Hours – Eastern Long Island Hospital
Unit Secretary – Detox- Includes Weekend Hours – Eastern Long Island Hospital
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Unit Secretary assists the nursing staffing with indirect patient care activities for all patients from admission to discharge. The Unit Secretary assumes all clerical duties as assigned that support clinical care and a positive patient/family experience. The Unit Secretary is responsible for managing inventory counts, and ordering supplies as needed, track inventory turnover.
Job Duties & Essential Functions
• Manage inventory counts.
• Maintain data collection and documentation Complete required reports as requested.
• Open and distribute mail.
• Photocopy and fax as necessary.
• Maintain efficient filing system.
• Order and maintain floor/office supplies for unit.
• Maintain daily patient logbook.
• Keep desk equipped and organized.
• Keep bulletin boards up-to-date.
• Maintain unit calendars.
• Assist nurses with the transfer of selected patients.
• Assist the nurse with the discharge of selected patients.
• Assist in the arrangement for the transportation of patient.
• Prepares routine paperwork and sees that all forms are in ample supply.
• Prepares chart upon discharge for proper medical record filing.
• Checks charts for completed forms; obtain old charts as needed.
• Monitor, with other staff, the movement of patients, visitors, hospital staff and any unauthorized personal on and off the unit.
• Contact clergy for patients requiring spiritual counsel.
• Reposts malfunctioning equipment; completes appropriate work orders.
• Notifies housekeeping/engineering of any problems; completes appropriate work orders.
Required Education & Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous office/clerical skills in a medical setting
• Customer Service skills
• Must be able to use computer, photocopy and fax machine
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Decision making and judgement required for routing issues/problems
• Must have the ability to prioritize job responsibilities to complete the most urgent with a given time frame, promoting interdepartmental organizational flow of information
• Must be able to spend the greater portion of the day sitting at a desk and working with continual interruptions, making routine difficult
• Professional telephone and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with variety of people
• Must be able to maintain/update unit organization
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
Job Number: 2502863Job Field: Nursing Station ClerksPrimary Location: US-NY-GreenportDepartment/Hiring Area: Quannacut DetoxSchedule: Full-time Shift :Day Shift Shift Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Posting Start Date: Aug 15, 2025Posting End Date: OngoingSalary:$23.333 – $26.198 / Hour
Salary: $23.333 – $26.198 / Hour
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