Unit Secretary- Critical Care Unit - Part Time

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 47,423,000 - 62,179,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine’s Critical Care Unit, a 24-bed unit, is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary to support critical care operations in a 7a-7p and 3p-11p shift rotation. The role provides clerical support to clinical staff and helps maintain patient records and unit logistics.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, clerical experience in a medical setting preferred, and a commitment to patient confidentiality and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Clerical experience in a medical/psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and maintains unit files, patient charts, and performs routine office/unit tasks.
• Processes admission, discharge, and transfer paperwork.
• Answers telephone calls professionally, relays messages efficiently.

Skills

Clerical skills

Telephone etiquette

Medical office experience

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Clerical experience in a medical/psychiatric setting preferred

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Come join our Critical Care team! The Critical Care Unit is a 24-bed unit that provides care for critical or unstable adult patients requiring intensive treatment, monitoring and complex nursing care. We are seeking a part time unit secretary in a combination of 7a-7p and 3p-11p shifts.

Summary:

The unit secretary provides clerical support to the clinical staff on the unit.

Responsibilities:

• Organizes and maintains unit files, patient's charts, and performs routine office/ unit tasks.

• Is responsible assisting in processing the proper completion of admission, discharge, and transfer paperwork and processes.

• Answers telephone calls professionally, pleasantly, and relays messages efficiently.

• Maintains, organizes, and assures the availability of nursing, patient, and unit supplies. Replenishes supplies in a timely manner.

• Maintains/ organizes patient medical record, restocks with paper, labeling, etc.

• Continually develops clerical expertise through attendance at staff development programs pertinent to job functions.

• Maintains a pleasant and professional attitude to patients, visitors, and staff.

• Mentors new employees during the orientation process.

• Supports excellent customer service goals, performance improvement initiatives of the Princeton Health Care System and collaborates with other staff to enhance patient care and services.

• Maintains standards for confidentiality.

• Participates in unit required staff meeting and the completion of unit specific competencies.

• Attends in-services and education programs to enhance knowledge.

• Maintains the nurse's station in a clean and orderly manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Participates in ensuring unit compliance as related to established policies and procedures.

• Participates in all safety related procedures, e.g. codes, drills per policy.

• Assists in orienting new Unit Secretaries to their duties and responsibilities on the unit.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

• Clerical experience in a medical/ psychiatric setting preferred.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range:

$16.55 - $21.70/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.