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Hackensack Meridian Health

Unit Secretary-Bayshore-Telemetry-Part Time-Days-Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Health, Holmdel, New Jersey, us, 07733


Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Unit Secretary at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Performing clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information while prioritizing and organizing work assignments based on changing needs and situations in the department

Greeting patients and families. Assisting them in filling out necessary forms and paperwork.

Completing admission and discharge paper work and file processing

Developing a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responding to questions/requests from healthcare providers

Organizing and filing medical information appropriately

Answering the phones and call bell and communicating clearly when receiving information from other units, physicians and/or guests

Safeguarding sensitive medical information and practicing strict procedures in handling confidentiality of data pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors

Serving as a resource within the department in terms of helping to troubleshoot computer and systems usage issues

Maintaining and stocking all designated clerical related supplies and equipment in the department

Completing other/varied tasks as necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the department

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

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 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.

Job ID 2024-154854

Department B-4TH FLOOR TELEMTRY

Site Bayshore Medical Center

Job Location US-NJ-Holmdel

Position Type Part-time with Benefits

Standard Hours Per Week 24

Shift Day

Shift Hours 7:00 am - 7:30 pm

Weekend Work One Weekend a Month

On Call Work No On-Call Required

Holiday Work Two of 6