Unit Secretary - Hospitalist 1 - AM (715)

Compensation :
Pay Range: $15.50 - $19.50 / hour
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: Wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Unit Details :
The Hospitalist 1 Unit is a 20-bed acute care unit that provides care for patients with a wide variety of clinical diagnoses, including conditions such as congestive heart failure, COPD, cellulitis, pneumonia, and UTIs. Advanced technology in the form of tele-acute nursing support is enabled to help bedside staff treat their varied patient population. This allows experienced nurses to offer assistance and guidance to bedside staff virtually via video monitoring equipment in the rooms. This unit recently earned a Nursing Communication HCAHPS performance domain score of Level 5 for delivering excellent care and achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. UAB Hospital Medicine, or Hospitalist, was the first hospital medicine program in the state of Alabama and one of the first in the Southeast. They provide care for the largest population of patients discharged from UAB Medicine.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine :
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham , Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
- U.S. News & World Report 's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes , 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
Job Description :
To perform a variety of clerical tasks in support of nursing services of an assigned patient care unit. To effectively interact with patients, visitor's and other members of the patient care team in order to support the delivery of quality patient care. To interpret and comply with departmental policies and procedures.

High School diploma or GED required. Depending on the unit/department or if the position works directly with patients, Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required or required to be obtained within 30 days of employment.