Unit Secretary

RWJBarnabas Health

West Long Branch (NJ)

On-site

USD 23,791 - 26,560

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Jersey is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide clerical and receptionist support for the unit. The role requires a high school diploma and comprehension of medical terminology. Responsibilities include managing communication within the unit, answering phones, and maintaining patient charts. Competitive hourly pay and various employee benefits are offered, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Understanding of medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

Provides clerical and receptionist support for the unit.
Acts as a communication link for the multidisciplinary team.
Answers phones/intercoms courteously and screens calls.
Maintains proper order of patient charts.

Skills

Comprehension of medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Unit Secretary

Location: Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Department: Valerie Fund

Req #: 0000214744

Status: Hourly (Per Diem)

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.27 - $19.28 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. 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.

Benefits include life and disability insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, and tuition reimbursement, among others.

Job Summary

The Unit Secretary provides clerical and receptionist support for the unit and is the communication link of the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent
Comprehension of medical terminology

Scheduling

Per Diem Day

Essential Functions

Acts as a receptionist to all customers.
Adapts to varying work requirements dependent on the unit's needs.
Answers phones/intercoms in a courteous and timely manner, screens calls and refers messages appropriately.
Assists in the flow of department work processes by running errands to other departments as requested.
Functions in an emergency situation as a team member with guidance from supervisory personnel.
Maintains adequate supply of clerical materials.
Maintains proper order of patient charts as per established guidelines.
Participates in financial control through appropriate use of supplies and adherence to charging mechanisms.
Performs duties to support the nursing staff.
Processes the flow of information on the nursing unit and when appropriate, with outside institutions and individuals as directed.
Provides accurate computer data entry of information.
Sorts and distributes mail.
Transcribes physician orders from medical record into informational system.

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

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Our benefits and resources support employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. The following benefits are included but not limited to: