Night Unit Secretary: Patient Flow & Admin Support

Jefferson Health Plans; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health Plans in Stratford is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Emergency department to support patient flow and clerical operations. The role involves data entry into the Hospital Information System, handling admissions, transfers, discharges, and coordinating off-unit tests and appointments.

You will work with unit leadership and supply chain to manage inventory, assist nursing staff, respond to emergencies, and maintain organized medical records while providing a professional,

Qualifications

• of related secretarial & computer experience, knowledge of medical terminology.
• Cultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Effective Communication Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care. Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members.
• Patient-and Family-Centered Practice Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care setting.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) and interacts with compassion and care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
• Coordinate patient appointments/testing within the acute care setting including coordination of transport.
• Performs clerical functions to support department, including maintaining medical record to ensure complete and organized patient information.
• Processes medical orders to facilitate implementation of medical regime for patient care.
• Active responder during unit emergency codes - Immediately call code to emergency response dispatcher.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and participate in Unit Committee meetings.

Skills

Secretarial & computer exp

Medical terminology

Diversity & inclusion

Effective communication

Patient-centered practice

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jefferson Health Plans in Stratford is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Emergency department to support patient flow and clerical operations. The role involves data entry into the Hospital Information System, handling admissions, transfers, discharges, and coordinating off-unit tests and appointments.

You will work with unit leadership and supply chain to manage inventory, assist nursing staff, respond to emergencies, and maintain organized medical records while providing a professional,