Emergency Unit Secretary: Patient-Centric Coordinator

Jefferson Health; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, seeks a unit secretary to perform clerical duties, support patient flow, admissions, transfers and discharges, and coordinate tests and appointments.

You will work with clinical staff, assist with inventory, communicate with patients and families, and uphold hospital policies. Experience in secretarial work and medical terminology is preferred.

Qualifications

• Secretarial and computer experience; knowledge of medical terminology.
• Cultural awareness and ability to connect with diverse people.
• Effective communication skills; transmit and interpret information.
• Partners with patients and families in care; delegation to team members.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls and support admission/transfer/discharge processes.
• Coordinate patient transport and appointments; assist in unit flow.
• Maintain medical records and support inventory needs of the unit.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team and participate in unit committees.

Skills

Data entry

Effective communication

Medical terminology

Cultural awareness

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, seeks a unit secretary to perform clerical duties, support patient flow, admissions, transfers and discharges, and coordinate tests and appointments.

You will work with clinical staff, assist with inventory, communicate with patients and families, and uphold hospital policies. Experience in secretarial work and medical terminology is preferred.