Unit Secretary - MNO (Per Diem)

Responsibilities

• Organizes and maintains unit files, patient's charts, and performs routine office/ unit tasks.
• Assists in processing the proper completion of admission, discharge, and transfer paperwork and processes.
• Answers telephone calls professionally, pleasantly, and relays messages efficiently.
• Maintains, organizes, and assures the availability of nursing, patient, and unit supplies.
• Replenishes supplies in a timely manner.
• Maintains/ organizes patient medical record, restocks with paper, labeling, etc.
• Continually develops clerical expertise through attendance at staff development programs pertinent to job functions.
• Maintains a pleasant and professional attitude to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Mentors new employees during the orientation process.
• Supports excellent customer service goals, performance improvement initiatives of the Princeton Health Care System and collaborates with other staff to enhance patient care and services.
• Maintains standards for confidentiality.
• Participates in unit required staff meeting and the completion of unit specific competencies.
• Attends in-services and education programs to enhance knowledge.
• Maintains the nurse's station in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in ensuring unit compliance as related to established policies and procedures.
• Participates in all safety related procedures, e.g. codes, drills per policy.
• Assists in orienting new Unit Secretaries to their duties and responsibilities on the unit.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• Clerical experience in a medical/ psychiatric setting preferred.

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.