UNIT SECRETARY PRN-CLINICAL DECISION UNIT

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary for their Clinical Decision Unit. This role involves crucial record-keeping and facilitating communication within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care. The position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the well-being of patients while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth. If you have a passion for healthcare and possess strong clerical and communication skills, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous hospital unit secretary or medical office assistant experience preferred.
• Clerical, communication, and customer service experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for record keeping and intra-departmental communications.
• Assists in multidisciplinary rounds for patient care.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Unit Secretary Certification

Job description

UNIT SECRETARY PRN-CLINICAL DECISION UNIT
Camden, NJ
Job ID 38532 Job Type Per Diem
Shift Day
Specialty Clerical/Administrative

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About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Assumes responsibility for record keeping, and intra-departmental and Inter-departmental communications.
Overview

The Clinical Decision Unit is on the first floor of the Kelemen building. We are a locked unit and require a badge to enter or ring the doorbell to be let in. The Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) is a35-bed, single-room unit.The patients are typically here for observation or if needed to be admitted as an inpatient they will stay in CDU until a floor bed is available.

Multidisciplinary rounds are done Monday - Friday. This involves the patient in their care and allows the team members to collaborate with the patient to give them the best possible care and appropriate discharge to home or other facilities.

The Express Admit Unit (EXAU) is under the management of the CDU. There are 6-bed areas where the admitted patients stay until a floor bed is available. This gives them privacy and care while waiting for their room to be available.

Both CDU and EXAU can have patients on telemetry for cardiac monitoring.

Experience Required

Previous hospital unit secretary, medical office assistant or medical records experience preferred.

Additional unit-specific qualification may be required.

Clerical, communication and customer service experience a plus.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Unit Secretary certification is desirable.

Special Requirements

PRN days

4 shifts in a 6 week period

shifts: Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon

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