Hospital Unit Secretary & Care Coordinator

Jefferson Health; Abington Township (PA); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Zusammenfassung

Jefferson Health in Abington, PA seeks a unit secretary to support patient care operations. The role involves data entry into the hospital information system, coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers, and assisting clinical staff across departments.

The ideal candidate has related secretarial experience, strong communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to care, with familiarity with medical terminology. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Secretarial experience and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Cultural awareness and respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication and collaboration within interprofessional teams.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is highly recommended.

Aufgaben

• Interact with coworkers, visitors, and staff in line with Jefferson values, fostering belonging and inclusion.
• Acknowledge patients and families with compassion, respecting preferences, needs, and cultural values; follow protocols to minimize harm.
• Communicate with and support the care team; maintain regular contact with the Charge Nurse; monitor patient bed flow and admissions/discharges.
• Coordinate patient appointments and testing within the acute care setting, including transport arrangements; manage discharge planning when needed.
• Perform clerical tasks to support the department; organize the work area for efficient operations; maintain accurate medical records.

Kenntnisse

Data Entry

Medical Terminology

Effective Communication

Patient-Centered Care

Team Coordination

Ausbildung

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hospital Information System (HIS)

Jobbeschreibung

Jefferson Health in Abington, PA seeks a unit secretary to support patient care operations. The role involves data entry into the hospital information system, coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers, and assisting clinical staff across departments.

The ideal candidate has related secretarial experience, strong communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to care, with familiarity with medical terminology. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits.