Unit Clerk - PT Evenings - Stepdown/Stroke/Telemetry - Jefferson Einstein Montgomery

Albert Einstein Medical Center; East Norriton Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care operations in the East Norriton area. The role involves data entry into the hospital information system, coordinating admissions, transfers and discharges, and assisting the care team with scheduling and transport needs.

The ideal candidate has secretarial experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and staff in a culturally respectful manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum secretarial and computer experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Cultural awareness and respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication with patients and staff.
• Ability to coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Answer calls, organize information, and support unit operations.
• Coordinate patient appointments and testing within the acute care setting.
• Maintain medical records and ensure complete patient information.
• Support inventory needs and coordinate transport as needed.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Medical terminology

Effective communication

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Data entry software

Job description

Job Description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1 Job Details With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, performs a variety of clerical duties, including data entry into Hospital Information System to support the operations of the unit. They assist in overall unit flow including supporting patients and medical staff by answering incoming calls, organizing information, and duties related to admission, transfer and discharge of patients. The unit secretary works collaboratively with unit based clinical staff and other departments to coordinate off unit testing and appointments. The unit secretary works with unit leadership and supply chain to help support the inventory needs of the unit. The unit secretary is professional and welcoming to all patients, families, visitors, and staff.

Job Duties

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating skills in problem solving and conflict resolution. 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. Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established protocols and individual performance. Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners. Maintain regular communication with Charge Nurse to meet the needs of the unit. Monitor electronic patient bed system for admission/discharge bed-flow, assign admissions, complete staffing assignment if needed, and request patient transport as needed. Collaborate with charge nurse with these duties to ensure patient appropriation for unit. Coordinate patient appointments/testing within the acute care setting including coordination of transport. May coordinate patient discharge appointments. Performs clerical functions to support department, including maintaining medical record to ensure complete and organized patient information. Organizes work environment for effective and efficient department operations. Processes medical orders to facilitate implementation of medical regime for patient care. Performs other related duties and complies with hospital policies and procedures. Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making. Active responder during unit emergency codes - Immediately call code to emergency response dispatcher, assist team in quickly gathering equipment, i.e. EKG, glucometer, crash cart, suction..., flushes, Etc. Troubleshoot equipment failures to attempt to reset before fielding to appropriate on-call repair team. (Patient TV, call bell wall unit, computers, printers, etc.). Participate in Unit Committee meetings - this is in addition to staff meetings. Monitor Tube station for incoming and outgoing items (medications, cardiac monitor strips, etc.) and dispense accordingly.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• diploma or equivalent
• Data entry experience preferred.

Work Shift

• Workday Evening (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

• Regular Employee

Entity

• Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

• 559 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

EEO Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.