Unit Secretary - Patient Care & Coordination

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc. in Stratford, New Jersey is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care through data entry into the Hospital Information System, manage admission, transfer and discharge tasks, and assist in coordinating unit flow and testing.

You will work with clinical staff, handle calls, organize information, and help with inventory needs. The role emphasizes professionalism, patient friendliness, and collaboration with the care team to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications of related secretarial & computer experience, knowledge of medical terminology
• Cultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Effective Communication Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care.
• Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members.
• Patient-and Family-Centered Practice Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care setting.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) and interacts with compassion and care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established protocols and individual performance.
• Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
• Maintain regular communication with Charge Nurse to meet the needs of the unit.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Medical terminology

Effective communication

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Patient empowerment

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Data entry experience

Job description

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc. in Stratford, New Jersey is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care through data entry into the Hospital Information System, manage admission, transfer and discharge tasks, and assist in coordinating unit flow and testing.

You will work with clinical staff, handle calls, organize information, and help with inventory needs. The role emphasizes professionalism, patient friendliness, and collaboration with the care team to ensure efficient operations.