Unit Assistant II - Emergency Department - Days

Position Overview

• Department: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Full-time Day shift- 7am-7pm
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East - Trussville, AL.
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

The Unit Assistant II performs administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area. Under the direction of clinical staff contributes to the divery of patient care that promotes the well-being and safety of all patients and staff.

• Greets patients, visitors, and new admissions. Answers general inquiries and schedules patients for appointments. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls.
• Performs general clerical duties including filing, email correspondence, and mail

distribution. Creates various reports and documents as assigned. Helps patients/residents with basic technology and social media.

• Assists with general patient care following established workflows.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members

about patient care.

• Performs unit safety checks. Assists with meeting patient needs and escalates as

appropriate.

• May assist with meals, pass and collect trays, pass out activities, and transport

patients/residents through facility. May assist with stocking supplies and keeping unit and patient rooms clean and orderly

• Ensure unit and patient rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Ensure required safety checklists and quality controls are completed and action taken if indicated.
• Coordinate meeting schedules and maintains meeting minutes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.