Unit Secretary Job at RWJBarnabas Health in West Long Branch

Overview

Job Title: Unit Secretary

Location: Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Department: Valerie Fund

Req #: 0000214744

Status: Hourly (Per Diem)

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.27 - $19.28 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

Benefits include life and disability insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, and tuition reimbursement, among others.

Job Summary

The Unit Secretary provides clerical and receptionist support for the unit and is the communication link of the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Comprehension of medical terminology

Scheduling

• Per Diem Day

Essential Functions

• Acts as a receptionist to all customers.
• Adapts to varying work requirements dependent on the unit's needs.
• Answers phones/intercoms in a courteous and timely manner, screens calls and refers messages appropriately.
• Assists in the flow of department work processes by running errands to other departments as requested.
• Functions in an emergency situation as a team member with guidance from supervisory personnel.
• Maintains adequate supply of clerical materials.
• Maintains proper order of patient charts as per established guidelines.
• Participates in financial control through appropriate use of supplies and adherence to charging mechanisms.
• Performs duties to support the nursing staff.
• Processes the flow of information on the nursing unit and when appropriate, with outside institutions and individuals as directed.
• Provides accurate computer data entry of information.
• Sorts and distributes mail.
• Transcribes physician orders from medical record into informational system.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Our benefits and resources support employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. The following benefits are included but not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ...and more!

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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