Unit Secretary

Unit Secretary Req #: 0000270063 Category: Clerical / Administrative Status: Part-Time Shift: Day Facility: RWJ Hamilton Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-I Pay Range: $16.36 - $20.14 per hour Location: One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619 Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital Department Name: Medical-Surgical Unit-I Status: Hourly The Unit Secretary/Clerk provides clerical services to the patient care units. You will be assisting the nursing Directors and the staff nurses collaborating clerical functions, answers inquiries of a general nature by physicians, patients and families and conducts principle of positive guest relations. Facilitates the efficient workflow of a patient unit and promotes patient satisfaction and families. 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. As Unit Secretary/Clerk, 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 Retaining correct and appropriate medical information in the medical record Participating in staff meeting, 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 setting You provide assistance to staff, physician 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 and 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 copier, fax machines. Must demonstrate willingness to learn. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health