Unit Secretary, Involuntary Psych Child & Adolescent

Job Overview

Performs clerical duties, reception duties, and requisition supplies, equipment and services as directed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Knowledge of medical terminology
• Required: Ability to perform all competencies of the position
• Preferred: Previous experience in a hospital or doctor’s office setting

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift: Evenings 4pm to 8:30pm
• Weekends: 12:30pm to 8:30pm
• Monday-Friday with every other weekend and holiday
• Part Time

Essential Functions

• Participates actively in meetings and projects to improve quality of service
• Participates in problem solving and supports initiation of changes that enhance patient care/unit function as requested
• Demonstrates flexibility of assignments
• Contributes to a culture of excellence by demonstrating self-motivation, adaptability, and reliability
• Utilizes the computer, printer, fax machine, and other supplies in a manner that achieves high productivity, cost effectiveness, and waste reduction
• Processes patient charges appropriate to the unit
• Aids in the maintenance and care of equipment and supplies
• Initiates maintenance requisitions for the necessary repairs on the unit
• Promotes a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for the patients, families, and co-workers
• Arranges follow-up appointments as ordered by the physician
• Calls other units for readiness of bed prior to patient transfer
• Arranges transportation of patient to other health care facilities in collaboration with the Charge Nurse
• Ensures that all necessary paperwork is completed and transferred with the patient
• Demonstrates the ability to use the clinical information system with minimal assistance
• Demonstrates knowledge of the hospital’s accepted abbreviations and medical terminology
• Accurately transcribes orders from the physician order form to the Clinical Information System
• Filings computerized printouts of transcribed orders for RN verification
• Creates and promotes an environment conducive to teamwork and performance improvement
• Attends meetings and departmental programs as requested
• Participates in inter and intra departmental activities
• Makes necessary entries in the computer/written logs per unit specifications
• Performs other duties as requested

Other Duties

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.

Benefits And Perks

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retail Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon …
• and more!

Company Information

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retail Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon …
• and more!