UNIT SECRETARY-OCEAN-INTERMEDIATE CARE-PER DIEM-NIGHTS Job at JFK Johnson Rehabi

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

• Perform 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
• Greet patients and families. Assist them in filling out necessary forms and paperwork
• Complete admission and discharge paperwork and file processing
• Develop a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and respond to questions/requests from healthcare providers
• Organize and file medical information appropriately
• Answer phones and call bells and communicate clearly when receiving information from other units, physicians, and/or guests
• Safeguard sensitive medical information and practice strict procedures in handling confidentiality of data pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors
• Serve as a resource within the department in terms of helping to troubleshoot computer and systems usage issues
• Maintain and stock all designated clerical related supplies and equipment in the department
• Complete 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

Compensation

• Minimum rate of $18.36 Hourly