Unit Secretary-riverview-complex Care-per Diem-nights

Unit Secretary-riverview-complex Care-per Diem-nights

Posted 5 days ago by JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

£18 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Kent, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Unit Secretary at Hackensack Meridian Health is responsible for performing clerical duties related to patient admissions, discharges, and documentation while ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality. The position is per diem and primarily involves night shifts at Riverview Medical Center in New Jersey. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and proficiency in medical vocabulary and computer skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information.
  • Greet patients and families, assisting them with necessary forms and paperwork.
  • Complete admission and discharge paperwork and file processing.
  • Develop rapport with nursing and clinical staff, responding to questions and requests.
  • Organize and file medical information appropriately.
  • Answer phones and call bells, communicating clearly with other units and healthcare providers.
  • Safeguard sensitive medical information and practice confidentiality procedures.
  • Serve as a resource for troubleshooting computer and systems usage issues.
  • Maintain and stock clerical supplies and equipment in the department.
  • Complete other tasks as necessary for efficient department operation.

Key Skills:

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Proficiency with medical vocabulary and understanding of hospital policies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite platforms.
  • Completion of a Secretarial or Medical terminology course (preferred).
  • Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting (preferred).

Salary (Rate): £18.36 hourly

City: Red Bank

Country: United States

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Unit Secretary-Riverview-Complex Care-Per Diem-Nights
RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Borough of Red Bank, New Jersey
Apply Requisition # 2025-165849
ShiftNight
StatusPer Diem

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
A day in the life of a Unit Secretary at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

  • Performing 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
  • Greeting patients and families. Assisting them in filling out necessary forms and paperwork.
  • Completing admission and discharge paper work and file processing
  • Developing a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responding to questions/requests from healthcare providers
  • Organizing and filing medical information appropriately
  • Answering the phones and call bell and communicating clearly when receiving information from other units, physicians and/or guests
  • Safeguarding sensitive medical information and practicing strict procedures in handling confidentiality of data pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors
  • Serving as a resource within the department in terms of helping to troubleshoot computer and systems usage issues
  • Maintaining and stocking all designated clerical related supplies and equipment in the department
  • Completing 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
Starting at $18.36 Hourly
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

  • Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
  • Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
  • Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
  • Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
  • Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
  • Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
  • Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

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