Nursing Unit Secretary Per Diem

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

1d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Unit Secretary Per Diem will serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-Care Unit. This role involves coordinating the clerical functions of the Unit, assisting with charting, admissions and discharges, and maintaining organization within the Nurse's station to promote an orderly workflow. The secretary will also be responsible for receiving, sorting, and organizing interdepartmental communications, scheduling and coordinating special patient appointments, answering call bells, handling a high volume of phone calls, and welcoming and assisting visitors to the unit.

Requirements

Work requires the ability to read and transcribe Physician orders.
Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills essential.
Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of Hospital personnel, patients and visitors.
Good communication/phone skills required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-Care Unit
Coordinate the clerical functions of the Unit assisting with charting, admissions and discharges, etc
Maintain organization within Nurse's station to promote an orderly workflow
Receive, sort, and organize all interdepartmental communications
Schedule and coordinate special patient appointments with other departments as directed by Health Care Team Members within an appropriate amount of time
Answer call bells and assisting as appropriate
Answer a high volume of phone calls
Welcome and assist all visitors to the unit