Unit Secretary PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a per diem Unit Secretary to join their interdisciplinary team at Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute. This role involves managing medical records, interacting with patients and staff, and ensuring efficient communication within the hospital environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, computer experience, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Up to 20 days of PTO for full-time employees

401(K) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years of college preferred.
• Computer experience required.
• Excellent communication skills, with knowledge of medical terminology desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure visitors are acknowledged promptly and direct them.
• Maintain medical records during a patient's stay.
• Serve as unit receptionist, managing calls and visitor information.

Skills

Communication

Medical Terminology

Computer Experience

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college (preferred)

Job description

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**Description**

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full-time employees and their families.
• Up to 20 days of PTO for full-time employees.
• 6 paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities, and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a per diem Unit Secretary for our 38-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, and Atlantic Health System. This position offers an opportunity to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for patients needing continued care for full recovery.

**Our Benefits:**

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Up to 20 days PTO for full-time employees.
• 6 paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education, and apprenticeship programs.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

**What you will do in this role:**

• Ensure visitors are acknowledged promptly, direct them, and answer questions.
• Initiate and maintain medical records during a patient's stay, and close records upon discharge within the electronic medical record system.
• Follow up on doctors’ orders.
• Serve as unit receptionist, managing incoming/outgoing calls and visitor information.
• Interact regularly with hospital staff, physicians, visitors, patients’ families, and other personnel to exchange information.
• Contact with patients, including answering patient lights, fulfilling requests for non-care items, attending patient appointments, and working in the café. Maintain a professional, courteous, and helpful demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications:**

• High school diploma required; two years of college preferred.
• Computer experience required.
• Hospital setting experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with medical personnel, patients, and families.
• Excellent communication skills, with knowledge of medical terminology desirable.

**Hourly Rate:** $18.50 per hour.