Unit Secretary

Prime Healthcare • Denville, NJ

5d

About The Position

The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. The role facilitates the department’s communication needs and supports nursing staff with indirect patient-care duties. The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director/Manager and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor.

The position is per diem and works day shifts. Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefit options. The estimated compensation is $19.32 per hour; actual starting compensation is determined during hiring based on factors including skills, relevant experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days, and maintain current certification.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience in an acute care setting or physician’s practice.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the communication needs of the department.
• Transcribe physician orders from records when CPOE and an EMR clinical documentation system are unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff.
• Prepare and compile patient records as appropriate for the unit.
• Order supplies for the unit.
• Prepare and complete each patient’s chart with the necessary daily forms.
• Assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED