Unit Secretary

Job Title: Unit Secretary

Location: Community Medical Center

Department Name: Geriatric Unit

Req #: 0000268308

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.62 - $19.57 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The Unit Secretary provides clerical services to the Geriatric Unit. You will be assisting the nursing Directors and the staff nurses in collaborating with clerical functions, answering inquiries of a general nature by physicians, patients and families.

As Unit Secretary, a typical day might include the following:

• Conducting environmental rounds stock supply closet
• Answering and transferring inbound phone calls received
• Directing the flow of patient’s visitors and physicians
• Answering patient’s call bells
• Promoting patient flow efforts by actively participating in patient movement and escalating barriers to management
• Recording correct and appropriate medical information in the patient’s medical record
• Participating in staff meetings, patient rounding sessions and audits in order to address unit needs based on patient census and activity change

The Unit Secretary/Clerk role might be for you if:

• You communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families and staff
• You stay organized and can manage multiple tasks in busy clinical settings
• You provide assistance to staff, physicians and family members
• You meet the physical demands of the job
• You respond in timely manner to all office and schedule inquiries

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a High School diploma or equivalent. Preferably with clerical experience in health care and medical terminology. Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel Outlook, proficient in computer skills. Familiarity with office equipment such as copiers and fax machines. Must demonstrate willingness to learn.

This is a Full-Time day position. The hours are 7am- 3:00pm. Rotating weekends and holidays.