Unit Secretary, Medical Surgical Unit-I Req #: 0000168883
Category: Clerical / Administrative Support
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Medical -Surgical Unit-I
Location: Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Overview:

Assists the Director of Patient Care and the staff nurses by performing specific clerical functions for assigned areas.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School graduateSuccessful completion of all orientation Programs

Preferred:

Clerical Experience to include typing and filing preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

Shift- 7:00am- 3:00pmMonday-Friday including every other weekends/holidaysPart Time

Essential Functions:

Answer telephones properly and relays information to appropriate personAssembles and disassembles designated charts appropriatelyAssist nurses by picking up and delivering blood, blood derivatives, specimens, medications and charts as requiredAssists as directed with PI activities such as data collectionsEnsures a safe environment in aspects of care, equipment and treatmentIdentifies and reports potential and actual patient safety issuesKeeps medical record complete and in orderMaintains communication with the Bed Controller and cooperates with room assignmentsNotifies appropriate departments of patient expirations and attached death certificate to medical record for attending MD signaturesNotifies nurse upon arrival of an admission- direct admission-ensures all parts of patient records are properly identified by use of patient identification labParticipates in unit based patient satisfactionHourly rounding-inpatients rooms, assist patients as needed water, get assistanceGreeting patients and family on admissionsAnswer call bells as neededAssist in discharge processPerforms environmental rounds on a daily basis, including patient and non-patients areasPerforms required clerical work relating to the admissions, transfer and discharge of a patientSecures needed unit services as directed by Director of Patient Care and/or Assistant Director of Patient Care (e.g., maintenance, housekeeping, security)

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay Range:

$17.18 an hour

Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcare!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer