Unit Secretary - Med/Surg/Tele - Full Time Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will perform essential clerical duties that support patient care, including managing admissions and discharges, organizing medical information, and ensuring smooth communication within the healthcare team. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and community support, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence in healthcare. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and hospital policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to adapt to changes in patient population and volume.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to patient admission and discharge.
• Organize and file medical information appropriately.
• Maintain and stock clerical supplies in the department.

Skills

Clerical Duties

Communication Skills

Medical Vocabulary

Microsoft Office

Patient Interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Secretarial Course

Medical Terminology Course

Tools

Computer Systems

Order Entry Systems

Job description

Unit Secretary - Med/Surg/Tele - Full Time Days

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Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian

Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilties

A day in the life of a Unit Secretary at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Performing clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information while prioritizing and organizing work assignments based on changing needs and situations in the department
• Greeting patients and families. Assisting them in filling out necessary forms and paperwork.
• Completing admission and discharge paper work and file processing
• Developing a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responding to questions/requests from healthcare providers
• Organizing and filing medical information appropriately
• Answering the phones and call bell and communicating clearly when receiving information from other units, physicians and/or guests
• Safeguarding sensitive medical information and practicing strict procedures in handling confidentiality of data pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors
• Serving as a resource within the department in terms of helping to troubleshoot computer and systems usage issues
• Maintaining and stocking all designated clerical related supplies and equipment in the department
• Completing other/varied tasks as necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the department
  
  

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED is required
• Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course is preferred
• Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting is strongly preferred
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures. General computer skills, including order entry and basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, are required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. You must enjoy working with patients and their families, and be both flexible and adaptable in adjusting to changes in patient population and volume. The ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times is critical.
  
  

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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