Capital Health (US)
Unit Secretary - Mother/Baby - Hopewell - Full-Time - DAYS
Capital Health (US), Pennington, New Jersey, us, 08534
Unit Secretary - Mother/Baby - Hopewell – Full-Time – Days
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five‑time Magnet‑Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of two hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital‑based services, to patients throughout the region.
Minimum Pay: $17.00 per hour (full‑time equivalent; actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours).
Position Overview
Transcribe physicians' orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Generate and maintain tools necessary for patient care (Kardex, MAR, Nursing Flowsheets, and other treatment sheets).
Create, maintain, and terminate patient charts in compliance with Medical Records guidelines; obtain and file test results, lab reports, and treatments in charts; ensure integrity of the medical record, including patient identification on all chart forms; maintain chart forms in correct placement; guarantee all chart documents are placed in the chart in preparation for transfer or discharge; return old records to the medical record department upon discharge; send thinned charts to new unit upon transfer or discharge.
Maintain patient census and status boards, log books, and computer databases, ensuring dates and records are current and accurate.
Copy records and other information as needed.
Ensure the unit is appropriately supplied with necessary forms and supplies; expedite delivery of materials and supplies by preparing orders, tracking processing of paperwork, and following up with the appropriate parties on a timely basis.
Prepare unit charges as appropriate for specific unit needs; perform other duties as assigned; willingness to adapt to changing department demands.
Answer and place telephone calls timely; take accurate and complete messages; page personnel, other departments, and physicians as needed on a timely basis.
Facilitate the movement of patients into and out of the unit; keep the charge nurse informed of patients to be discharged or transferred; coordinate with patient transport and admission personnel regarding admissions and transfers as needed.
Provide non‑clinical information (e.g., directions to a department, location of a patient's room, identification of assigned nurse) to patients, family members, visitors, staff and physicians.
Monitor communication in the nursing station to protect patient confidentiality.
Schedule timely diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff.
Assist in answering call bells and communicating specific patient needs to staff efficiently.
Handle medication deliveries from Pharmacy and place medications in appropriate medication storage area.
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.
Knowledge and Skills: English speaking skills; basic organizational and reception skills.
Special Training: Knowledge of medical terminology; transcription skills.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Customer focused.
Usual Work Day: 8 hours.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Frequent physical demands: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
Occasional physical demands: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Squat/kneel/crawl.
Continuous physical demands: Talk or Hear.
Lifting: Floor to Waist 35 lbs.; Waist Level and Above 35 lbs.
Sensory Requirements: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision; Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision; Color Discrimination; Accurate Depth Perception; Accurate Hearing.
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Dust/Particulate Matter.
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre‑employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft.
For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including elective benefits employees may select to fit their needs and personal situations.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
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Minimum Pay: $17.00 per hour (full‑time equivalent; actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours).
Position Overview
Transcribe physicians' orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Generate and maintain tools necessary for patient care (Kardex, MAR, Nursing Flowsheets, and other treatment sheets).
Create, maintain, and terminate patient charts in compliance with Medical Records guidelines; obtain and file test results, lab reports, and treatments in charts; ensure integrity of the medical record, including patient identification on all chart forms; maintain chart forms in correct placement; guarantee all chart documents are placed in the chart in preparation for transfer or discharge; return old records to the medical record department upon discharge; send thinned charts to new unit upon transfer or discharge.
Maintain patient census and status boards, log books, and computer databases, ensuring dates and records are current and accurate.
Copy records and other information as needed.
Ensure the unit is appropriately supplied with necessary forms and supplies; expedite delivery of materials and supplies by preparing orders, tracking processing of paperwork, and following up with the appropriate parties on a timely basis.
Prepare unit charges as appropriate for specific unit needs; perform other duties as assigned; willingness to adapt to changing department demands.
Answer and place telephone calls timely; take accurate and complete messages; page personnel, other departments, and physicians as needed on a timely basis.
Facilitate the movement of patients into and out of the unit; keep the charge nurse informed of patients to be discharged or transferred; coordinate with patient transport and admission personnel regarding admissions and transfers as needed.
Provide non‑clinical information (e.g., directions to a department, location of a patient's room, identification of assigned nurse) to patients, family members, visitors, staff and physicians.
Monitor communication in the nursing station to protect patient confidentiality.
Schedule timely diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff.
Assist in answering call bells and communicating specific patient needs to staff efficiently.
Handle medication deliveries from Pharmacy and place medications in appropriate medication storage area.
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.
Knowledge and Skills: English speaking skills; basic organizational and reception skills.
Special Training: Knowledge of medical terminology; transcription skills.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Customer focused.
Usual Work Day: 8 hours.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Frequent physical demands: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
Occasional physical demands: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Squat/kneel/crawl.
Continuous physical demands: Talk or Hear.
Lifting: Floor to Waist 35 lbs.; Waist Level and Above 35 lbs.
Sensory Requirements: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision; Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision; Color Discrimination; Accurate Depth Perception; Accurate Hearing.
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Dust/Particulate Matter.
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre‑employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft.
For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including elective benefits employees may select to fit their needs and personal situations.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
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