Emergency Department Unit Secretary — Fast-Paced Medical Admin

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Plainsboro Township, NJ, seeks a Unit Secretary to provide clerical support to the Emergency Department team. The role organizes unit files, handles admissions/discharges paperwork, answers calls, and maintains supplies.

Shift pattern is three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. HS diploma required; prior unit secretary experience preferred. Competitive hourly pay from $16.55 to $21.70, with rate offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED required.
• Clerical experience in a medical/psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and maintains unit files, patient’s charts, and performs routine office/ unit tasks.
• Assists in processing admission, discharge, and transfer paperwork.
• Answers telephone calls professionally and relays messages efficiently.
• Maintains nursing, patient, and unit supplies; replenishes supplies in a timely manner.
• Maintains/ organizes patient medical records, restocks with paper, labeling, etc.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Education

HS Diploma/GED (Required)

Job description

Penn Medicine in Plainsboro Township, NJ, seeks a Unit Secretary to provide clerical support to the Emergency Department team. The role organizes unit files, handles admissions/discharges paperwork, answers calls, and maintains supplies.

Shift pattern is three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. HS diploma required; prior unit secretary experience preferred. Competitive hourly pay from $16.55 to $21.70, with rate offered based on experience.