Unit Secretary

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary for their Post Intensive Care Unit-II. The role involves performing various clerical and receptionist functions to ensure positive guest relations and efficient unit operations. Candidates are expected to have a high school diploma and some clerical experience, with the flexibility to work day shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Short & Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care/Dependent Care

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma and clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and receptionist functions for the unit.
• Answer inquiries from nursing staff, physicians, patients, and families.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement

Unit Secretary
Req #: 0000145494

Category: Clerical / Administrative Support

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Somerset

Department: Post Intensive Care Unit-II

Salary: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Location: RWJUH Somerset,
110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Title: Unit Clerk

Location: RWJ Somerset

Department: Post Intensive Care Unit-II

Req#: 0000145494

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Performs clerical and receptionist functions for the unit, in accordance with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital policies and procedures, answers inquiries of a general nature by nursing staff, physicians, patients and families, and carries out principles of positive guest relations.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• High school diploma
• Clerical experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, 7:00am 3:30pm each day
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Part-Time

Essential Functions:

• Performs the following receptionist functions for the nursing unit in accordance with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital policies and procedures: Answering the telephone within 4 rings professionally, Answering the call bell via intercom system professionally, activating the paging system for both routine and emergency use, Coordinating patient admissions, transfers and discharges with other departments, and carries out the principles of positive guest relations
• Demonstrates the ability to perform clerical functions required on the nursing unit in accordance with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital policies and procedures by competently utilizing the TDS computer system for the following purposes: written order entry, report retrieval, census updates related to admissions, transfers and discharges, as well as documenting and updating patient allergies, conditions transport and diet
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and schedule appointments for patients, photocopy medical records per policy and maintain a log of the unit's activity
• Follows Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital policies and procedures related to dress code, reporting to work on time, adhering to mandatory annual training requirements, attending Unit Clerk meetings, use of appropriate ID badge, and patient confidentiality
• Applies the knowledge and skills necessary as they relate to the patient population served on his/her assigned unit
• Demonstrates good communication and customer service skills as they relate to the patient population served
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient safety initiatives at RWJUH, including but not limited to: The current National Patient Safety Goals, Federal, state and voluntary regulatory standards, Unit or departmental specific safety initiatives
• Participate in the Infection Prevention and at least one other patient safety initiative while exhibiting an understanding of and compliance with RWJUH protocols, policies and procedures
• Demonstrates proper handwashing techniques and participation in unit or department-specific infection prevention projects
• Handwritten information is readable when assessed
• Adheres to the current RWJUH Prohibited Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbol listing
• Reports errors, high risk events and near-misses to his/her immediate supervisor for proper follow-up
• Completion of online patient safety educational program with a score of 80 or higher
• Demonstrates understanding of information communicated through newsletters, bulletin boards, and memos

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer