Cardiac Unit Secretary: Communications & Scheduling

Saint Peters Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Free onsite parking

Generous 401(k) match

Tuition assistance program

Back-up daycare

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary for the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit. The role supports patient care by serving as the communication hub, coordinating unit clerical tasks, and maintaining an organized nurse station.

You will handle interdepartmental communications, appointment coordination, and visitor assistance. Required are the ability to read and transcribe orders, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong computer and communication skills to interact

Qualifications

• Read and transcribe physician orders.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills essential.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of hospital personnel, patients and visitors.
• Good communication/phone skills required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-Care Unit.
• Coordinate the clerical functions of the Unit—assisting with charting, admissions and discharges, etc.
• Maintain organization within Nurse's station to promote an orderly workflow.
• Receive, sort, and organize all interdepartmental communications.
• Schedule and coordinate special patient appointments with other departments as directed by Health Care Team Members.
• Answer call bells and assist as appropriate; answer a high volume of phone calls.
• Welcome and assist all visitors to the unit.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary for the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit. The role supports patient care by serving as the communication hub, coordinating unit clerical tasks, and maintaining an organized nurse station.

You will handle interdepartmental communications, appointment coordination, and visitor assistance. Required are the ability to read and transcribe orders, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong computer and communication skills to interact