Nursing Unit Secretary – Part-Time, Central Unit Support

Saint Peter's Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Back-up daycare

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary Part Time for Metabolic Unit 1G. The role serves as the central focus of communication for the patient-care unit and coordinates clerical functions, charting, admissions and discharges to promote an orderly workflow.

The position requires the ability to read and transcribe physician orders, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong computer and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of hospital personnel, patients and visitors.
• Good communication/phone skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills essential.
• Read and transcribe physician orders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-C 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 high volume of phone calls and assist as appropriate.
• Welcome and assist all visitors to the unit.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Job description

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary Part Time for Metabolic Unit 1G. The role serves as the central focus of communication for the patient-care unit and coordinates clerical functions, charting, admissions and discharges to promote an orderly workflow.

The position requires the ability to read and transcribe physician orders, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong computer and communication skills.