Behavioral Health Unit Secretary — Per Diem, Flexible Shifts

Prime Healthcare Services; Bath Addition (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Unit Secretary to support the Behavioral Health Unit in Bristol, PA. The role involves indirect patient care, chart preparation, and facilitating staff communications.

The position is per diem with a variable shift. Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic medical terminology knowledge, and a current BLS certificate; familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required for all new hires.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Working knowledge of Behavioral Health care continuum preferred.
• Patient Rights Education/Competency within 60 days of hire and maintain current as deemed necessary.
• Two years of experience using computers for word processing, database management and spreadsheets; MS Word/Excel/Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication within the Behavioral Health unit and with staff.
• Transcribe physician orders from records with nursing sign-off.
• Prepare and compile patient records and unit charts daily.
• Order supplies for the unit and ensure necessary forms are completed.
• Assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical terminology preferred

Current BLS certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lower Bucks Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Unit Secretary to support the Behavioral Health Unit in Bristol, PA. The role involves indirect patient care, chart preparation, and facilitating staff communications.

The position is per diem with a variable shift. Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic medical terminology knowledge, and a current BLS certificate; familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.