Unit Secretary, Pediatrics Unit

Job Overview :

Assist the Nursing Director and the staff nurses by performing specific clerical functions for assigned areas.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma

Preferred:

• At least 1year related experience preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Monday to Friday with every other weekends/holidays
• 3:00pm-11:00pm
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Ability to perform assigned clerical duties (Conduct environmental rounds, stock supply closet, complete assignment board, answer phones/call bells, print daily census, complete patient rounds, file diagnostic reports)
• Answers telephone/ intercom in a polite manner and communicates information to appropriate personnel / family
• Contributes to the unit s overall patient satisfaction score by doing regular rounding, escalation of complaints and providing service recovery
• Performs chart maintenance/chart assembly/chart thinning according to policy
• Promotes patient flow efforts by actively participating in patient movement and escalating barriers to management
• Promotes patient satisfaction through individual activities as evidenced by feedback from patients and families
• Transcribes physician orders
• All other duties as assigned

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!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer