Unit Secretary Women's Health Unit/Mother/Baby Pt Days

JOB SUMMARY

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

Ability to perform assigned clerical duties (Conduct environmental rounds,

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

HS Diploma

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent Customer Service Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology
Some Computer Knowledge
Completion of all NBIMC Orientation requirements

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need. At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey and the state s second largest private employer with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital).

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401 (k)

Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts