Evenings: Surgical Unit Secretary – Central Communications

Saint Peter's Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Savings accounts

Wellness programs

Discounts

Life insurance

401(k) match

Adoption assistance

Back-up daycare

Free onsite parking

Recognition rewards

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary for the Surgical Unit 3G in New Jersey. This per diem evenings position focuses on communication, clerical coordination, and unit organization to support patient care.

The role includes handling admissions, discharges, charting, and interdepartmental communications. Responsibilities include answering phones, welcoming visitors, coordinating appointments, and assisting health care team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Read and transcribe physician orders.
• Medical terminology knowledge and computer skills.

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 an 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.
• Welcome and assist all visitors to the unit.

Job description

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary for the Surgical Unit 3G in New Jersey. This per diem evenings position focuses on communication, clerical coordination, and unit organization to support patient care.

The role includes handling admissions, discharges, charting, and interdepartmental communications. Responsibilities include answering phones, welcoming visitors, coordinating appointments, and assisting health care team members as needed.