Unit Secretary, Mental Health Unit Open Unit

Req #: 0000255431 Category: Clerical / Administrative Status: Per Diem Shift: Day Facility: Jersey City Medical Center Department: Mental Health Unit-Open Unit Pay Range: $18.49 per hour 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Job Overview Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or delegate, assists in the planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area. Qualifications Required: High School Diploma Excellent communication skills Exceptional organizational skills Preferred: At least 1 year related experience Knowledge of Medical Terminology Scheduling Requirements Shift: 7:00am-3:00pm Per Diem, as needed, must be flexible Essential Functions Always identifies correct patient charts and reports before filing; verifies that all information is correct and takes corrective action when necessary. Ensures accuracy at all times. Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology; asks questions to clarify misunderstandings. Documents patients’ allergies in appropriate forms. Ensures a safe environment in aspects of care, equipment and treatment. Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times; maintains patient privacy at all times. Provides assistance to staff in the organized workflow of daily unit operations. Secures needed unit services as directed such as maintenance, security, housekeeping. Understands the importance of communication. Follows through on messages timely and to the appropriate staff member. Maintains communication with Admitting Department and cooperates with room assignments. Notifies nurse upon arrival of an admission. Assists nurses by picking up and delivering, specimens, medications, charts, requisitions, etc. To different departments and dumbwaiter as requested. Identifies and reports potential and actual patient safety issues. Correctly complies with national patient safety goals and applicable policies as appropriate to scope of practice. Demonstrates the 4 Cs of Commitment, Compassion, Competence and Communication. Promotes patient satisfaction by courteous interaction with staff, physicians, patients and visitors. Responds to patient and visitor inquiries and comments, referring to appropriate personnel as indicated. Performs required clerical work relating to the admission, transfer and discharge of a patient. Hourly round and answer phone calls and bells. Keeps unit supplied with all necessary stationery and other supplies at all times. Participates in economical utilization of supplies and equipment and orders supplies as necessary with cost awareness. Keep station orderly and neat. Equal Opportunity Statement RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr