Unit Secretary – General Medicine
UVM Health - UVM Medical Center · Burlington
Job description
About the role
The Unit Secretary provides essential secretarial support to the nursing unit and the broader health‑care team. Acting as a communication hub, the role ensures smooth information flow between staff, patients, families, and other departments.
Key responsibilities
- Manage daily administrative tasks for the nursing unit, including scheduling, filing, and record‑keeping.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications, relaying messages accurately and promptly.
- Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges in collaboration with clinical staff.
- Maintain up‑to‑date unit logs, supply inventories, and equipment tracking.
- Support the nursing staff with documentation, reports, and other clerical duties as needed.
Required profile
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in an office or health‑care environment.
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Required skills
What we offer
- Varied shift schedule: Week 1 – Mon/Wed 06:30‑15:00, Fri/Sat 15:00‑23:30; Week 2 – Mon 06:30‑15:00, Sat 06:30‑18:00, Sun 06:30‑15:00.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic general‑medicine unit.
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UVM Health - UVM Medical Center
Burlington
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