Unit Assistant

UAB St. Vincent’s, part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted health care provider serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we are a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name.

• Title:
  
  Administrative Assistant – Clinical Area Support
• Department: 5 West
• Location:
  
  UAB St. Vincent’s East, UAB St. Vincent’s, Alabama
• Schedule:
  
  7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Administrative
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

• Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.
• Greet patients and visitors, answer/screen/route telephone calls, files, distribute mail and perform other general clerical duties.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol.
• Schedule patients for individual appointments in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance with programs/software for Physicians/Clinicians through the order entry processes, transfers and discharges. Assemble and maintain patient charts.
• Coordinate meetings, schedule rooms, send notices as requested and maintain meeting minutes.
• Enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules in computer systems.

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification accepted.
• Note:
  
  Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

• Generous paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Associate Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

We are committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, families, and colleagues, and fostering a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees.