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The Impact You Can Make * * Attention all secretarial professionals! Do you have a passion for providing excellent customer service in a dynamic work environment? If so, Glens Falls Hospital’s Obstetrics / Snuggery Unit has an opportunity for you! has a great opportunity for you! We are searching for a Unit Secretary to assist in the overall functioning of The Snuggery. In this role, you will take ownership of responding to provider/customer needs encompassing communicative, receptionist, computer, and secretarial services. As the Unit Secretary, you will have the opportunity to work with team leaders and subject matter experts to provide outstanding administrative support in one of our active medical-surgical units. If you are looking to advance your administrative career in healthcare, this opportunity is for you! Team Impact In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a multitude of dedicated physicians, midwives, and other innovative healthcare professionals in our award-winning Snuggery Unit. The Snuggery at Glens Falls Hospital has been the setting for more than 41,000 births for over 30 years. Each delivery is provided with exceptional, individualized care which epitomizes the proverbial standards/quality care that the Snuggery purveys. Some highlights about this opportunity include: * Opportunity to grow your critical thinking skills by working in a dynamic, acute care setting * Excellent career starter for those interested in building their administrative competencies * Comprehensive paid orientation phase to support your success if you are new to healthcare * Opportunities for growth as you improve your competencies and skills The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission * * Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential * * Responsibilities * * /Communication:/ * Establish and maintain effective interpersonal skills within the care delivery team * Answer phone/intercom in a polite, friendly, respectful, manner and relay messages to appropriate resource in a timely helpful manner * Use appropriate communication and negotiation skills in interactions with others * Addresses conflicts as soon as possible with immediately involved parties; and escalating as necessary * Provide general support for team responsibilities encompassing maintenance of a safe environment, problem identification, conflict, resolution skills, cooperation, commitment, and appropriate utilization of resources * Demonstrate responsibility and dependability by adhering to assigned work schedule /Clerical Support:/ * Utilize Computer Information System according to established standard for position and unit * Assist with Order Entry * Perform clerical duties in support of the admission/discharge/transfer/death process * Keeps medical record in order * Transcribe selected physician orders encompassing tests, treatments, consults, medications, permits * Prepares related requisitions and notify appropriate departments and agencies * Maintain and keeps current files, and assist with the management of bulletin communication boards * Order supplies/equipment for service * Arrange for repair and replacement of facilities and equipment as needed and keep related records * Arrange for escort services of patients, specimens, supplies, equipment, and other items between unit and other areas of the hospital /Professional Growth:/ * Maintain knowledge and skills through self-development and participation in unit and department in-services and staff meetings on a regular basis * Identify learning needs through self/peer/Director evaluation and pursue education/support to meet identified needs * Participate in annual mandated programs * Maintain competencies both hospital-wide and unit specific Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $17.00 to $25.50 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be foundhere. Job: Administrative/Clerical* *Title: *Unit Secretary II Obstetrics / Snuggery Location: NY-Glens Falls Requisition ID: 2408W