Unit Secretary - Neuro Telemetry - Trenton - Part Time - Nights

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Handles, but limited to, a variety of secretarial, clerical, receptionist, and or general office duties within a department or nursing unit to ensure smooth flow of information, documentation, and materials. Greets visitors, maintains files and records, expedites purchase and service orders and prepares related documents. Prepares, complies and maintains patient records. Performs a variety of clerical activities to support efficient department operations. Provides prompt, efficient reception support for the unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: One year clerical experience preferred in a medical setting or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing school or medical professional healthcare program.
• Other Credentials: Knowledge of medical terminology. Transcription skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Carrying objects, Pushing/Pulling, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Squat/kneel/crawl.
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear.
• Lifting: Floor to Waist 35 lbs., Waist Level and Above 35 lbs.

Essential Functions

• Transcribes physicians' orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Generates and maintains tools necessary for patient care (Kardex, MAR, Nursing Flowsheets, and other treatment sheets).
• Maintains patient records in compliance with Medical Records guidelines.
• Obtains and files test results, lab reports, and treatments in charts.
• Maintains chart forms in correct placement in the chart behind the correct chart tab.
• Returns old records to medical record department upon discharge.
• Sends thinned charts to new unit upon transfer or discharge.
• Maintains patient census and status boards, log books, and computer databases, ensuring that date and records are current and accurate.
• Copies records and other information as needed.
• Ensures unit is appropriately supplied with the necessary forms and supplies on order for unit to run smoothly.
• Expedites the delivery of materials and supplies by preparing orders, tracking the processing of paperwork, and following up with the appropriate parties on a timely basis.
• Prepares unit charges as appropriate for specific unit needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned; willingness to adapt to changing department demands.
• Answers and places telephone calls timely. Takes accurate and complete messages. Pages personnel, other departments, and physicians, as needed on a timely basis.
• Facilitates the movement of patients into and out of the unit and keeps the Charge nurse informed of patients to be discharged or transferred.
• Schedules timely diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff.
• Aids in answering call bells and communicating specific patient needs to staff efficiently.
• Handles medication deliveries from Pharmacy and places medications in appropriate medication storage area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Carrying objects, Pushing/Pulling, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Squat/kneel/crawl.
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear.
• Lifting: Floor to Waist 35 lbs., Waist Level and Above 35 lbs.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retail Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• Spouse Voluntary Life
• Employee Voluntary Life
• Child Voluntary Life
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program