Unit Secretary, Medical Surgical Unit Req #: 0000153650
Category: Clerical / Administrative Support
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-I A-4
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Overview:

Assist the Nursing Director and the staff nurses by performing specific clerical functions for assigned areas.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma

Preferred:

At least 1year related experience preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

Monday to Friday with every other weekends/holidays3:00pm-11:00pm Part Time

Essential Functions:

Ability to perform assigned clerical duties (Conduct environmental rounds, stock supply closet, complete assignment board, answer phones/call bells, print daily census, complete patient rounds, file diagnostic reports)Answers telephone/ intercom in a polite manner and communicates information to appropriate personnel / familyContributes to the unit s overall patient satisfaction score by doing regular rounding, escalation of complaints and providing service recoveryPerforms chart maintenance/chart assembly/chart thinning according to policyPromotes patient flow efforts by actively participating in patient movement and escalating barriers to managementPromotes patient satisfaction through individual activities as evidenced by feedback from patients and familiesTranscribes physician ordersAll other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer