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Unit Secretary

St. Clare's - Denville•Denville, NJ
•$16 - $22

About The Position

The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care and assists with departmental organizational activities. The role facilitates the department's communication needs and supports nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care. The Unit Secretary enters and transcribes physician orders from records when CPOE is unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff; prepares and compiles records in the Perinatal Unit; completes log book entries; and contacts physician offices, patients, and other departments to facilitate patient care. The position also orders unit supplies and forms, prepares and completes patient charts in a timely manner, assists with restocking patient rooms after transfers or discharges, and accurately enters information into hospital computer systems and the department's QS Electronic Medical Record system.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • BLS certification within 30 days of employment and maintain current certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Perform indirect care and assist with departmental organizational activities.
  • Facilitate the communication needs of the department.
  • Enter and transcribe physician orders from records when CPOE is unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff.
  • Prepare and compile records in the Perinatal Unit.
  • Complete log book entries as needed.
  • Contact physician offices, patients, and other departments to facilitate patient care in the department.
  • Order supplies and forms for the unit.
  • Prepare and complete each patient chart in a timely manner.
  • Assist nursing staff with restocking patient rooms after patient transfer or discharge.
  • Accurately enter information into hospital computer systems and the department QS Electronic Medical Record system.
  • Assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.

Benefits

  • Paid time off.
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • Medical coverage.
  • Dental coverage.
  • Vision coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Voluntary benefit options.

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