Night Unit Secretary: Medical Records & Admin

Capital Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage & In-House

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Transit

Commuter Parking

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Central Resource Office (Night shift). The role involves transcribing physicians' orders, maintaining patient records, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure smooth unit operation.

Responsibilities include organizing charts, scheduling tests, handling messages, and assisting with patient movements while upholding patient confidentiality. A high school diploma or GED and basic medical terminology knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of secretarial experience or training in secretarial role or current enrollment in a nursing/medical program.
• English speaking skills; basic organizational and reception abilities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; transcription skills.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physicians' orders accurately and promptly.
• Maintains patient charts, Kardex, MAR, Nursing Flowsheets and other treatment sheets.
• Organizes and files test results, lab reports and treatments in charts.
• Presents charts properly for transfers or discharges and maintains confidentiality.
• Answers calls and delivers messages; coordinates with departments and physicians as needed.
• Schedules diagnostic tests and labs per nursing/medical staff directions.

Skills

English speaking

Basic organizational skills

Reception skills

Transcription skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Central Resource Office (Night shift). The role involves transcribing physicians' orders, maintaining patient records, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure smooth unit operation.

Responsibilities include organizing charts, scheduling tests, handling messages, and assisting with patient movements while upholding patient confidentiality. A high school diploma or GED and basic medical terminology knowledge are required.