Unit Secretary, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The role involves performing clerical duties, supporting nursing staff, and enhancing patient satisfaction. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some related experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including PTO and medical coverage.

Benefits

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• At least 1 year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties such as answering phones and maintaining charts.
• Support patient flow and enhance patient satisfaction.
• Transcribe physician orders and complete assignment boards.

Skills

Communication

Clerical Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Category: Clerical / Administrative Support

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112-2027

Job Overview

Assist the Nursing Director and staff nurses by performing specific clerical functions for assigned areas.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma
• Preferred: At least 1 year related experience

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Monday to Friday with every other weekends/holidays
• Part Time / Day

Essential Functions

• Perform clerical duties such as environmental rounds, stocking supplies, completing assignment boards, answering phones, printing census, completing patient rounds, and filing reports.
• Answer phones/intercom politely and communicate information appropriately.
• Contribute to patient satisfaction by doing regular rounding, escalating complaints, and providing service recovery.
• Maintain and organize charts according to policy.
• Support patient flow by participating in patient movement and escalating barriers.
• Enhance patient satisfaction through individual activities based on feedback.
• Transcribe physician orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks

Our comprehensive benefits include PTO, medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, voluntary benefits, and discounts.

About RWJBarnabas Health

We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, advancing innovative strategies in healthcare, and creating a supportive work environment. We value community health, education, and research to improve health outcomes across New Jersey.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.