Abington 3B Med Surg Observation Per Diem Unit Secretary

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Lansdale, Buffalo (Montgomery County, NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare system as a Unit Secretary Clerk, where your clerical expertise will support a dedicated team in improving lives. This role involves maintaining patient records, transcribing physician orders, and assisting the nurse manager with various tasks. You'll be part of a compassionate organization that values high-quality care and community health. With a commitment to equal opportunity and a diverse workforce, this position offers a chance to contribute to a leading health system while growing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clerical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Support nurse manager with reports and data.
• Transcribe physician orders and maintain patient records.
• Run errands as directed.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Communication Skills

Data Entry

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the Unit Secretary Clerk will perform various clerical responsibilities on nursing units, including preparing, compiling, and maintaining patient records.

Job Description

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Unit Secretary Clerk at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we're the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the region. Our work to improve lives is ongoing.

The responsibilities of Unit Secretary Clerks include:

1. Providing support to the nurse manager with reports, data, and special assignments.
2. Transcribing physician orders for medications, diets, treatments, etc.
3. Running errands as directed or necessary.

Work Shift

Day shift (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson Health, a nationally ranked system primarily located in the Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey, is reimagining healthcare and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson employs over 65,000 people dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care; making communities healthier; preparing future professionals; and advancing research.

Thomas Jefferson University, home to Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering, and Commerce, traces back to 1824 and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students across 10 colleges and three schools.

Jefferson Health, ranked among the top 15 non-profit healthcare systems nationally, is the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serving patients through 32 hospital campuses and over 700 outpatient and urgent care locations.

Jefferson Health Plans is a non-profit organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to equal opportunity in education and employment, regardless of age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.