Unit Associate I - Per Diem, Evening & Nights, ED, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Unit Associate I – Per Diem, Evening & Nights, ED, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ, United States Responsibilities Maintains integrity of medical records Answers telephone courteously stating location, name & title. Facilitates communication of all calls to the appropriate team member. Conveys potential problems with charge nurse/point person. Acts as a receptionist: greeting new admissions, visitors, physicians and all members of the health care team. Picks up mail from the mail‑room, sorts and distributes mail. Answers call bell politely, promptly, speaks clearly and utilizes a normal tone of voice and notifies staff of patient’s requests. Performs all admission, transfer and discharge functions. Assigns beds collaborating with charge nurse/point person in accordance with Medical Staff rules & regulations, and Administrative guidelines. Completes all clerical duties for discharges, transfers, admissions, and expirations. Facilitates all patient expiration processes: expiration documentation, completion of fatal case report, notification of coroner, Sharing Network, clinical operation office, information desk, physician & family as appropriate. Maintains patient boards and logs up‑to‑date. Transcribes physician orders in a timely and accurate manner and places in designated area for RN to check and sign off orders. Enters charges in MIS. Performs computer downtime procedure including completion of required forms. Maintains a safe work environment. Adheres to Standard Precautions and infection control policies. Maintains an orderly and clean safe environment. Follows fire and safety regulations reports environmental and safety hazards appropriately. Qualifications Required HS Diploma or equivalent. Must have at least 6 months steady work history. Preferred Knowledge of and familiarity with hospital equipment, supplies, and procedures. Ability to identify clinical and environmental emergency/urgent situations and to follow established protocols. Highly effective interpersonal communication skills to interface with inter‑professional staff, patients, families, visitors, and other hospital employees. Six months of health work experience, acute care setting highly preferred. Benefits Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members. Team Member Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance. Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On‑Site Childcare Well‑Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance EEO Statement Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. Job Information Job Identification: 27175 Job Category: Admin/Clerical/Customer Serv Location: 100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ, 07960, US Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 22.28 Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 22.28 Primary Shift: Varies Work Schedule: Variable Days and Shifts: 24 hours per 4 week scheduling block Department: 102000063510 - Emergency - ED Division: Morristown Medical Center Region: Central Region (Morristown Medical Center) #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlantic Health System