Unit Secretary - Same Day Surgery - Per Diem Days

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 

• 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:

• High school Diploma or GED is 

  required

• Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a 

  Medical

   terminology course is preferred 

• Previous

   experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting is strongly 

  preferred

• Proficiency

   with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures. General computer skills, including order entry and basic 

  proficiency

   with Microsoft Office, are 

  required

  . Excellent written and verbal communication skills are 

  required

  . You must enjoy working with patients and their 

  families, and

   be both flexible and adaptable in adjusting to changes in patient population and volume. The ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times is critical.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!