Unit Secretary, Full-Time, Evenings Req #: 0000205588
Category: Clerical / Administrative Support
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: Community Medical Center
Department: Emergency Department
Location: 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title: Unit Secretary

Location: CMC Nursing

Department Name: Emergency Department

Req #: 0000205588

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $16.93 - $18.21 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.

Job Overview:

The Unit Secretary assists the Director of Patient Care and the staff nurses by performing diversified secretarial duties. These duties include but are not limited to: filing, document storage and retrieval, reception, typing, routine record keeping, maintaining supplies and equipment, maintaining monthy statistics.

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diploma

Preferred:

Computer Skills (ie Word, Excel, Windows)Knowledge of medical terminologyPrevious unit secretary or medical office experienceExcellent communication skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment

Scheduling Requirements:

Full-Time, Evenings3pm-11pm, Monday-FridayEvery other weekend

Essential Functions:

Interacts with patients and families to help facilitate high quality patient careCommunicates and collaborates with hospital staff, physicians, and medical offices to develop and maintain procedural schedulesAnswers phones promptly and relays information to appropriate personAssembles and disassembles designated charts appropriatelyIdentifies and reports potential and actual patient safety issuesKeeps medical records complete and in orderMaintains unit supplies at appropriate par levelsMaintains communication with Bed Controller and cooperates with room assignmentsPerforms required clerical work relating to the admission, transfer and dischargeReviews charts for needed forms. Attaches all diagnostic reports to chart.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer