Labor and Delivery Unit Secretary - Fast-Paced, Impactful

Capital Health Screening Centre; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plan

Disability Benefits – STD

Sick Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a capable transcriptionist to support patient care documentation. The role involves accurately transcribing physicians' orders, maintaining medical records, and coordinating chart-related activities with nursing and ancillary staff.

Responsibilities include chart management, scheduling tests, processing charges, and ensuring confidentiality. A high school diploma or GED and transcription knowledge are required, with strong English proficiency essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Transcription skills are essential.
• English language proficiency required for accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physicians' orders accurately and promptly.
• Maintain tools for patient care (Kardex, MAR, Nursing Flowsheets).
• Create and manage patient charts per Medical Records guidelines.
• File test results, lab reports, and treatments in charts; ensure chart integrity.
• Maintain patient census, status boards, log books and databases.
• Prepare unit charges for specific needs and advance materials as required.
• Answer calls and relay messages; coordinate with departments and physicians.
• Coordinate patient movements for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Provide non-clinical information to patients, families, and staff.
• Monitor confidentiality in the nursing station and protect records.

Skills

English speaking

Medical terminology

Transcription skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a capable transcriptionist to support patient care documentation. The role involves accurately transcribing physicians' orders, maintaining medical records, and coordinating chart-related activities with nursing and ancillary staff.

Responsibilities include chart management, scheduling tests, processing charges, and ensuring confidentiality. A high school diploma or GED and transcription knowledge are required, with strong English proficiency essential.