Unit Secretary, Per Diem, Days Job at RWJBarnabas Health in Somerville

Overview

Unit Secretary, Per Diem, Days. Location: RWJ Somerset. Department: Medical Surgical Unit. Status: Per Diem. Shift: Day. Req #: 0000201439. Pay Range: $16.93 - $19.39 per hour. Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement.

Job Overview

Performs clerical and receptionist functions for the unit, in accordance with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital policies and procedures, answers inquiries of a general nature by nursing staff, physicians, patients and families, and carries out principles of positive guest relations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Clerical experience

Preferred:

• High school diploma

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem
• Day Shifts

Essential Functions

• Performs the following receptionist functions for the nursing unit in accordance with RWJ University Hospital policies and procedures: answering the telephone within 4 rings professionally, answering the call bell via intercom system professionally, activating the paging system for both routine and emergency use, coordinating patient admissions, transfers and discharges with other departments, and carrying out the principles of positive guest relations.
• Utilizes the TDS computer system for written order entry, report retrieval, census updates related to admissions, transfers and discharges, and documenting/updating patient allergies, conditions, transport and diet.
• Accepts and schedules appointments for patients, photocopies medical records per policy, and maintains a log of the unit's activity.
• Adheres to dress code, punctuality, annual training requirements, Unit Clerk meetings, ID badge policy, and patient confidentiality.
• Applies knowledge and skills related to the patient population served on the assigned unit.
• Demonstrates good communication and customer service skills related to the patient population served.
• Supports patient safety initiatives, including National Patient Safety Goals and applicable regulatory standards; participates in infection prevention and other safety initiatives; demonstrates proper handwashing techniques and participation in unit-specific infection prevention projects.
• Ensures handwriting is legible; adheres to RWJUH Prohibited Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols.
• Reports errors, high-risk events and near-misses to supervisor for follow-up; completes online patient safety education with a score of 80 or higher; communicates information from newsletters, bulletin boards, and memos.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties may change with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer