Nursing Unit Secretary

Saintpetershcs; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to serve as the central communication hub for the Patient-Care Unit. This role involves coordinating clerical functions, maintaining organization within the Nurse's station, and assisting with patient appointments. The ideal candidate will possess strong medical terminology knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a diverse group of hospital personnel, patients, and visitors. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and support in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and transcribe Physician orders.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and essential computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-Care Unit.
• Coordinate clerical functions including charting, admissions, and discharges.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Job description

Nursing Unit Secretary
Saint Peters

The Nursing Unit Secretary will:

• Serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-Care Unit
• Coordinate the clerical functions of the Unit- assisting with charting, admissions and discharges, etc
• Maintain organization within Nurse's station to promote an orderly workflow
• Receive, sort, and organize all interdepartmental communications
• Schedule and coordinate special patient appointments with other departments as directed by Health Care Team Members within an appropriate amount of time
• Answer call bells and assisting as appropriateAnswer a high volume of phone calls
• Welcome and assist all visitors to the unit

Requirements:

• Work requires the ability to read and transcribe Physician orders.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills essential.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of Hospital personnel, patients and visitors.
• Good communication/phone skills required.

Schedule: Variousshifts and schedules are available.

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