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Unit Secretary-Riverview-In Patient Rehab-Full Time-Days-Benefits
Hackensack Meridian Health • Red Bank, NJ 07701 • Posted 11 days ago
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The Unit Secretary at Hackensack Meridian Health is responsible for performing clerical duties related to patient admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information. This role involves prioritizing and organizing work assignments based on changing needs and situations in the department, greeting patients and families, completing admission and discharge paperwork, developing a rapport with nursing and clinical staff, and maintaining and stocking clerical supplies. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, proficiency with medical vocabulary, excellent communication skills, and proficient computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Performing clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information.
- Prioritizing and organizing work assignments based on changing needs and situations in the department.
- Greeting patients and families, assisting them in filling out necessary forms and paperwork.
- Completing admission and discharge paperwork and file processing.
- Developing a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff.
- Responding to questions/requests from healthcare providers.
- Organizing and filing medical information appropriately.
- Answering the phones and call bell and communicating clearly when receiving information from other units, physicians and/or guests.
- Safeguarding sensitive medical information and practicing strict procedures in handling confidentiality of data pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.
- Serving as a resource within the department in terms of helping to troubleshoot computer and systems usage issues.
- Maintaining and stocking all designated clerical related supplies and equipment in the department.
- Completing other/varied tasks as necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the department.
Qualifications
Required
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite platforms.
Preferred
- Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course.
- Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting.
Full Job Description
**Overview**
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian _Health_ we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
**Responsibilities**
A day in the life of a **Unit Secretary** at Hackensack Meridian _Health_ includes:
+ Performing clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information while prioritizing and organizing work assignments based on changing needs and situations in the department
+ Greeting patients and families. Assisting them in filling out necessary forms and paperwork.
+ Completing admission and discharge paper work and file processing
+ Developing a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responding to questions/requests from healthcare providers
+ Organizing and filing medical information appropriately
+ Answering the phones and call bell and communicating clearly when receiving information from other units, physicians and/or guests
+ Safeguarding sensitive medical information and practicing strict procedures in handling confidentiality of data pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors
+ Serving as a resource within the department in terms of helping to troubleshoot computer and systems usage issues
+ Maintaining and stocking all designated clerical related supplies and equipment in the department
+ Completing other/varied tasks as necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the department
**Qualifications**
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
+ High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
+ Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
+ Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course.
+ Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting.
**Job ID** _2024-152994_
**Department** _R-RHB SVC INP_
**Site** _Riverview Medical Center_
**Job Location** _US-NJ-Red Bank_
**Position Type** _Full Time with Benefits_
**Standard Hours Per Week** _36_
**Shift** _Day_
**Shift Hours** _7:00 am - 7:30 pm_
**Weekend Work** _Every Other Weekend_
**On Call Work** _No On-Call Required_
**Holiday Work** _Three of 6_
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian _Health_ we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
**Responsibilities**
A day in the life of a **Unit Secretary** at Hackensack Meridian _Health_ includes:
+ Performing clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information while prioritizing and organizing work assignments based on changing needs and situations in the department
+ Greeting patients and families. Assisting them in filling out necessary forms and paperwork.
+ Completing admission and discharge paper work and file processing
+ Developing a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responding to questions/requests from healthcare providers
+ Organizing and filing medical information appropriately
+ Answering the phones and call bell and communicating clearly when receiving information from other units, physicians and/or guests
+ Safeguarding sensitive medical information and practicing strict procedures in handling confidentiality of data pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors
+ Serving as a resource within the department in terms of helping to troubleshoot computer and systems usage issues
+ Maintaining and stocking all designated clerical related supplies and equipment in the department
+ Completing other/varied tasks as necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the department
**Qualifications**
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
+ High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
+ Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
+ Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course.
+ Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting.
**Job ID** _2024-152994_
**Department** _R-RHB SVC INP_
**Site** _Riverview Medical Center_
**Job Location** _US-NJ-Red Bank_
**Position Type** _Full Time with Benefits_
**Standard Hours Per Week** _36_
**Shift** _Day_
**Shift Hours** _7:00 am - 7:30 pm_
**Weekend Work** _Every Other Weekend_
**On Call Work** _No On-Call Required_
**Holiday Work** _Three of 6_
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