Unit Secretary, Cardiac Post CTICU

Req #: 0000259000 | Full-Time, Hourly | Evening Shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM, Monday–Friday with every other weekend and holiday) | $17.78 per hour

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or delegate, assists in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activities in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

Responsibilities

• Always identifies correct patient charts and reports before filing; verifies that all information is correct and takes corrective action when necessary
• Ensures accuracy at all times
• Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology; asks questions to clarify misunderstandings
• Documents patients’ allergies in appropriate forms
• Ensures a safe environment in aspects of care, equipment, and treatment
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times; maintains patient privacy at all times
• Provides assistance to staff in the organized workflow of daily unit operations
• Secures needed unit services as directed such as maintenance, security, housekeeping
• Understands the importance of communication and follows through on messages timely and to the appropriate staff member
• Maintains communication with Admitting Department and cooperates with room assignments
• Notifies nurse upon arrival of an admission
• Assists nurses by picking up and delivering specimens, medications, charts, requisitions, etc. to different departments and dumbwaiter as requested
• Identifies and reports potential and actual patient safety issues
• Correctly complies with national patient safety goals and applicable policies as appropriate to scope of practice
• Demonstrates the 4Cs of Commitment, Compassion, Competence, and Communication
• Promotes patient satisfaction by courteous interaction with staff, physicians, patients, and visitors
• Responds to patient and visitor inquiries and comments, referring to appropriate personnel as indicated
• Performs required clerical work relating to the admission, transfer, and discharge of a patient
• Conducts hourly rounds and answers phone calls and bells
• Keeps unit supplied with all necessary stationery and other supplies at all times
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies and equipment and orders supplies as necessary with cost awareness
• Keeps station orderly and neat

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills

Qualifications

• Preferred: At least 1 year of related experience
• Preferred: Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more