Job Information
Hackensack Meridian Health Unit Secretary - Bone Marrow Transplant - P/T with Benefits Evenings in Neptune, New Jersey
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.It’salso about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Unit Secretary at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Performing clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information while prioritizing and organizing work assignments based on changing needs and situations in thedepartment
Greeting patients and families.Assistingthem in filling out necessary forms and paperwork.
Completing admission and dischargepaper workand file processing
Developing a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responding to questions/requests from healthcare providers
Organizing and filing medical information appropriately
Answering the phones and call bell and communicating clearly when receiving information from other units, physicians and/or guests
Safeguarding sensitive medical information and practicing strict procedures in handling confidentiality of datapertaining topatients, clinicians, employees, and visitors
Serving as a resource within the department in terms of helping to troubleshoot computer and systems usageissues
Maintaining and stocking all designated clerical related supplies and equipment in the department
Completing other/varied tasks as necessary to ensure the efficient operation of thedepartment
Qualifications
High school Diploma or GED isrequired
Completion of a Secretarial course and/or aMedicalterminology course is preferred
Previousexperience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting is stronglypreferred
Proficiencywith medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures. General computer skills, including order entry and basicproficiencywith Microsoft Office, arerequired. Excellent written and verbal communication skills arerequired. You must enjoy working with patients and theirfamilies, andbe both flexible and adaptable in adjusting to changes in patient population and volume. The ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times is critical.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Job ID 2024-141003
Department J-BR6-BMT
Site Jersey Shore Univ Med Cntr
Job Location US-NJ-Neptune
Position Type Part-time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week 24
Shift Evening
Shift Hours 3:15 p-11:45p
Weekend Work Every Other Weekend
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work Three of 6