Unit Secretary at RWJBarnabas Health
Rahway, NJ 07065, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Oct, 25

Salary

19.28

Posted On

30 Jul, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Excel, Office Equipment, Outlook

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Req #: 0000208638
Category: Medical / Surgical Nursing
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Rahway
Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-III
Pay Range: $19.28 per hour

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School graduate or equivalent,
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook,
  • Candidates must have familiarity with office equipment such as copier and fax machines or demonstrate willingness to learn.
  • One year experience in a medical-related field preferred.

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Full Time
  • Days
  • 40 Hours
Responsibilities
  • He/She is responsible for retaining correct and appropriate medical information in the medical record; facilitating accommodations for the special needs of patients by ordering supplies, equipment, specialty beds and inventory to provide for those needs.
  • Collaborate with other departments to coordinate and prioritize the movement of patients on admission through discharge, by acting as the gatekeeper of the unit,
  • The environment of the unit is the responsibility of the Unit Secretary.
  • Inputting computerized maintenance work orders, keeping the hallways and patient rooms clear of clutter, returning specialty equipment when not in use is routine,
  • Ensure that patient rooms are in a constant ready state by expediting discharged patients and making rooms available for new admissions as soon as possible.
  • The Unit Secretary will work autonomously under the immediate supervision of the Director of Patient Care, following up on phone messages from physicians and proactively ensuring that patients and families are being cared for properly.
  • The Unit Secretary will participate in staff meetings, patient rounding sessions and audits in order to address unit needs based on patient census and acuity changes.
    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.

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 Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
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