Part‑Time Unit Secretary

About the role

The Nursing Department at the University of Miami is seeking a Part‑Time Unit Secretary to provide administrative support on three 12‑hour shifts per week. The role ensures smooth patient flow, accurate record‑keeping, and a welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and functional nursing station.
• Greet visitors, answer phones promptly, and direct inquiries to appropriate personnel.
• Assemble and organize patient admission charts within 15 minutes of arrival.
• Prepare welcome packets, complete clean‑room checklists, and ensure transfer documentation is sent to receiving units.
• Maintain logs, messages, and resource inventories.
• Follow infection‑control, OSHA, and AHCA regulations.
• Attend mandatory education and in‑service sessions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least one year of relevant administrative or unit secretary experience.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a leading academic health center.
• Flexible part‑time schedule.
• Professional development and training.