Evening Surgical Unit Secretary — Central Admin & Scheduling

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Free onsite parking

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary for the Surgical Unit 3G, per diem evenings. The role serves as the central communication hub for the Patient-Care Unit, coordinating clerical tasks and charting to keep the unit orderly.

You will answer calls, greet visitors, schedule appointments with other departments, and assist with admissions and discharges. Requirements include reading physician orders, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong

Qualifications

• Ability to read and transcribe Physician orders.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills essential.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with diverse hospital personnel, patients and visitors.
• Good communication and phone skills required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-Care Unit.
• Coordinate clerical functions of the Unit—assisting with charting, admissions and discharges.
• Maintain organization within the Nurse's station to promote orderly workflow.
• Receive, sort and organize 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 visitors to the unit.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary for the Surgical Unit 3G, per diem evenings. The role serves as the central communication hub for the Patient-Care Unit, coordinating clerical tasks and charting to keep the unit orderly.

You will answer calls, greet visitors, schedule appointments with other departments, and assist with admissions and discharges. Requirements include reading physician orders, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong