Unit Secretary - Med Surg (3M) - Full Time Evenings

A Brief Overview

Assists the nursing staff by performing clerical duties relative to the functioning of the Nursing Unit. Regularly interacts with patients and families to enhance the overall patient experience by responding to requests and alerting appropriate staff. Must possess strong customer service skills and a positive attitude.

What You Will Do

• Assists the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator and/or Charge Nurse in the effective and efficient functioning of the nursing unit including coordination of information, unit organization, and communication with other departments and physicians
• Checks Unit Inventories, storeroom, and other supplies and places orders as indicated by the Nurse Manager
• Welcome all newly admitted patients and orient them to their room and patient engagement system
• Assembles and prepares for admissions/transfers/discharges
• Ensures charts are completed; content is in proper sequence and placed in appropriate areas for Health Information Services pick-up upon patient discharge or when chart is thinned
• Assists patients with non clinical requests
• Answers telephone; takes and relays messages; provides information as appropriate
• Responds to the patient call bell system and immediately refers to RN or PCT. Follow up as necessary
• Covers patient transport to and from special tests, procedures, and discharges
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required and One year of continued education Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• One to three years of experience Preferred
• One to two years of experience Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with medical terminology and office equipment (Medium proficiency)
• Computer-literate (Medium proficiency)

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking.

Pay Range

$17.00/hour - $24.50/hour

About Holy Name

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years.

About Us

If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem), skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

EEO Statement

Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.