Unit Secretary - Central Resource Office - Full-time - Night - 7pm-7am

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

8d•$17 - $21

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for its Central Resource Office. The position supports patient care by transcribing physicians’ orders, preparing and maintaining patient charts and care documentation, and keeping unit records, census information, and status boards accurate. The Unit Secretary helps ensure the unit is properly supplied, coordinates communications and patient movement, schedules tests and lab work, and provides non-clinical information to patients, visitors, and staff. The role also assists with call bells and medication deliveries while protecting patient confidentiality. This is a full-time night position scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with 36 scheduled weekly hours. The listed pay range is $17.00–$20.85. The usual work day is listed as 8 hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience or training in a secretarial role, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing school or medical professional healthcare program.
English speaking skills.
Basic organizational and reception skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Transcription skills.
Customer-focused mental, behavioral, and emotional abilities.

Responsibilities

Transcribe physicians’ orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Generate and maintain tools necessary for patient care, including Kardex, MAR, nursing flowsheets, and other treatment sheets.
Create, maintain, and terminate patient charts in accordance with Medical Records guidelines; obtain and file test results, lab reports, and treatments; maintain chart integrity and document placement; prepare charts for transfer or discharge; and return or forward records as required.
Maintain patient census and status boards, log books, and computer databases, keeping information current and accurate.
Copy records and other information as needed.
Keep the unit supplied with necessary forms and materials; prepare orders, track paperwork, and follow up to expedite delivery.
Prepare unit charges as appropriate and adapt to changing department demands; perform other duties as assigned.
Answer and place telephone calls, take accurate and complete messages, and page personnel, departments, and physicians as needed.
Facilitate patient movement into and out of the unit, inform the Charge nurse of discharges and transfers, and coordinate with transport and admission personnel.
Provide non-clinical information to patients, family members, visitors, staff, and physicians.
Monitor communication at the nursing station to protect patient confidentiality.
Schedule diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff.
Assist in answering call bells and efficiently communicate patient needs to staff.
Handle medication deliveries from Pharmacy and place medications in the appropriate storage area.