Unit Secretary – Full Time

About the role

The Nursing Department at the University of Miami Health System is seeking a full‑time Unit Secretary to support an assigned unit by maintaining patient records and handling administrative tasks in a fast‑paced clinical environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe nursing station and greet patients, families, and visitors courteously.
• Answer telephone calls promptly, take messages, and route inquiries using hospital scripting.
• Assemble admission charts within 15 minutes of patient arrival and prepare welcome packets.
• Complete clean‑room checklists, ensure proper transfer documentation, and manage logs and supplies.
• Follow infection‑control, OSHA, and AHCA regulations and attend mandatory training.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Proficiency with hospital telephone etiquette and scripting.
• Ability to organize patient charts and maintain accurate records.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and tuition remission.