Unit Secretary, Labor & Delivery

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112-2027

Status: Full-Time, Hourly | Shift: Day (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday with every other weekend and holiday)

Pay Range: $21.13 per hour

About the Role

Assist the Nursing Director and staff nurses by performing specific clerical functions for assigned areas in the Labor & Delivery department.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned clerical duties, including:
  • Conduct environmental rounds
  • Stock supply closet
  • Complete assignment board
  • Answer phones and call bells
  • Print daily census
  • Complete patient rounds
  • File diagnostic reports
• Answer telephone/intercom politely and communicate information to appropriate personnel or family
• Contribute to the unit’s overall patient satisfaction score through regular rounding, escalation of complaints, and service recovery
• Perform chart maintenance, chart assembly, and chart thinning according to policy
• Promote patient flow by actively participating in patient movement and escalating barriers to management
• Enhance patient satisfaction through individual activities as evidenced by feedback from patients and families
• Transcribe physician orders
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required)
• At least 1 year of related experience (preferred)

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