Unit Secretary

Prime Healthcare; Powerville (NJ); On-site; USD 21,931 - 30,045; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a full-time Unit Secretary at Saint Clare's Health in Powerville, NJ. The Unit Secretary will facilitate communication needs and assist in preparing patient records. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience, along with a current BLS certificate.

The role offers competitive compensation between $15.92 and $21.81 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and a 401K retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire.
• Two years of experience using computers for word processing and spreadsheets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication needs of the department.
• Transcribes physician orders with notation by nursing staff.
• Orders supplies for the unit and prepares patient charts.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award‑winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5‑Star Rated hospitals and is an award‑winning provider of safe, high‑quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of Behavioral Health Services, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor. The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Facilitates the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation and signature by nursing staff. Prepares and compiles records on the Behavioral Health Unit. Orders supplies for the unit, prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
2. Medical terminology preferred.
3. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
4. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for Behavioral Health preferred.
5. Patient Rights Education/Competency within 60 days of hire and maintain current as deemed necessary.
6. Two years of experience using computers for word processing, database management and spreadsheets preferred; Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook & Excel preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.92 to $21.81. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf