Nursing Unit Secretary Per Diem

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

About The Position

The Nursing Unit Secretary Per Diem works in the Operating Room and serves as the central focus of communication for the Patient-Care Unit. The role coordinates the unit's clerical functions, including assisting with charting, admissions, and discharges, and maintains an organized nurses' station to promote orderly workflow. The secretary receives, sorts, and organizes interdepartmental communications; schedules and coordinates special patient appointments with other departments as directed by members of the health care team; answers call bells and assists as appropriate; handles a high volume of phone calls; and welcomes and assists visitors to the unit. The position requires the ability to read and transcribe physician orders, knowledge of medical terminology, computer skills, effective and courteous interpersonal skills, and good communication and phone skills.

Requirements

Ability to read and transcribe physician orders.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Computer skills.
Interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
Good communication and phone skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-Care Unit.
Coordinate unit clerical functions, including assisting with charting, admissions, and discharges.
Maintain organization within the nurses' station to promote orderly workflow.
Receive, sort, and organize interdepartmental communications.
Schedule and coordinate special patient appointments with other departments as directed by health care team members.
Answer call bells and assist as appropriate.
Answer a high volume of phone calls.
Welcome and assist visitors to the unit.