Unit Secretary - Maternal Child Services - Full Time Days

Responsibilities

Assists: Performs and aids the physician and nurse with a variety of treatments and patient care procedures.

Communication: Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor and gives a general report on all patients at the end of each shift. Reports vital signs and records accurately and within a timely manner.

Documentation: Observes, reports and records patient care, symptoms, treatments and reactions following approved policies and procedures of the institution.

In-service: Assists and participates in in-service education.

Patient Area Maintenance: Maintains a clean environment in patient rooms and work area.

Patient Observation: Notifies RN of changes in patient condition in a timely manner and documents appropriately.

Personal Care: Performs and/or assists patients with personal care activities, such as baths, showers, skin and hair care, and oral hygiene.

Teaching: Contributes to patient and family teaching while performing procedures as instructed.

Other Duties: Performs other tasks or special assignments as necessary to maintain proper operations and patient care.

Requirements

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• A high school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred:

• Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course.
• Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course.
• Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting.

Skills

• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Benefits

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.