Hospital Unit Clerk - Patient-Centered Admin & Coordination

Jefferson Health Northeast; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Langhorne, PA seeks a Unit Secretary to support patient- and family-centered care through clerical duties, data entry, and coordinating admissions, transfers, discharges, tests, and transportation.

Under guidance of unit leadership, you will assist in maintaining organized patient information, coordinating inventory needs, and collaborating with clinical staff to ensure smooth unit operations.

Qualifications

• Related secretarial & computer experience; knowledge of medical terminology.
• Cultural awareness and ability to connect with diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication; transmit/interpret ideas clearly.
• Language of partnership with patients and families.
• Appropriately and respectfully delegates to team members.
• Patient- and family-centered practice; collaborates with patients and families.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and staff with Jefferson's values.
• Create an environment of belonging; resolve problems respectfully.
• Communicate with interprofessional team, patients and families.
• Maintain regular communication with Charge Nurse to meet unit needs.
• Coordinate patient appointments and testing within the acute care setting.
• Perform clerical duties to support department and maintain medical records.

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Effective communication

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital Information System

Job description

Jefferson Health in Langhorne, PA seeks a Unit Secretary to support patient- and family-centered care through clerical duties, data entry, and coordinating admissions, transfers, discharges, tests, and transportation.

Under guidance of unit leadership, you will assist in maintaining organized patient information, coordinating inventory needs, and collaborating with clinical staff to ensure smooth unit operations.