Unit Secretary (PRN)
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Clerical and Administrative
Specialty
Secretary
Location
08053, Marlton, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/11/24
Overview:
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation |
Select Medical
92 Brick Road, Marlton, NJ 08053
Acute Rehab - Inpatient Rehab
Unit Secretary
Shift Hours
: PRN
Benefits of becoming a Unit Secretary with us:
Start Pay: $20/hr
Shift Differential!
Team-oriented and collaborative culture
Working with a great nursing team
Impact on patient care and their quality of life
Ability to grow and learn new skills
Gaining health care experience
A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement/relocation opportunities
Responsibilities:
Organizes Clerical and Administrative functions of the nursing unit, including communication, record keeping, logs, and patient information. Notifies the nursing staff and/or charge nurse in a timely manner of pertinent patient information, including physician orders, laboratory or test results, and communication from other departments.
Specific Duties
Acts as a receptionist for the nursing unit, answering telephone calls, patient lights, and greeting and assisting visitors and staff. Answers questions and/or assists in problem solving or re-directing people to the proper resource.
Organizes and updates all patient charts including proper forms with proper labels, posting orders for validation by the nurse or charge nurse, assuring proper order of charts, and thinning charts when indicated according to guidelines.
Assembles new patient charts including proper tagging and identification, forms, stickers, and admission packets for use by clinical staff including nurses and physicians.
Processes admissions, discharges and transfers, including computer entry and census information under the direction of the nurse.
Reviews physician order sheets for new orders, initiates the necessary paper work assuring that no order is implemented until it is signed off by a nurse.
Arranges appointments for patients under the direction of the nurse.
Maintains supplies in support of the nursing unit including secretarial supplies and forms as well as equipment rentals or other special purchases in collaboration with the charge nurse or the DON.
Assists with patient call lights, patient transportation, and patient care needs when needed and in accordance with their training and skill.
Makes copies and performs any Clerical and Administrative support activities to assure efficiency and provide support to the clinical staff.
Cross-trained and serves as a back up for Admission Coordinator when needed
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Proficient computer skills
Preferred qualifications:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of 1 year Clerical and Administrative experience preferred in a medical setting
Additional Data:
APPLY TODAY!
Select Medicals Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:
Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Amputation
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Conditions
Multiple Traumas
**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law
.
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation |
Select Medical
92 Brick Road, Marlton, NJ 08053
Acute Rehab - Inpatient Rehab
Unit Secretary
Shift Hours
: PRN
Benefits of becoming a Unit Secretary with us:
Start Pay: $20/hr
Shift Differential!
Team-oriented and collaborative culture
Working with a great nursing team
Impact on patient care and their quality of life
Ability to grow and learn new skills
Gaining health care experience
A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement/relocation opportunities
Responsibilities:
Organizes Clerical and Administrative functions of the nursing unit, including communication, record keeping, logs, and patient information. Notifies the nursing staff and/or charge nurse in a timely manner of pertinent patient information, including physician orders, laboratory or test results, and communication from other departments.
Specific Duties
Acts as a receptionist for the nursing unit, answering telephone calls, patient lights, and greeting and assisting visitors and staff. Answers questions and/or assists in problem solving or re-directing people to the proper resource.
Organizes and updates all patient charts including proper forms with proper labels, posting orders for validation by the nurse or charge nurse, assuring proper order of charts, and thinning charts when indicated according to guidelines.
Assembles new patient charts including proper tagging and identification, forms, stickers, and admission packets for use by clinical staff including nurses and physicians.
Processes admissions, discharges and transfers, including computer entry and census information under the direction of the nurse.
Reviews physician order sheets for new orders, initiates the necessary paper work assuring that no order is implemented until it is signed off by a nurse.
Arranges appointments for patients under the direction of the nurse.
Maintains supplies in support of the nursing unit including secretarial supplies and forms as well as equipment rentals or other special purchases in collaboration with the charge nurse or the DON.
Assists with patient call lights, patient transportation, and patient care needs when needed and in accordance with their training and skill.
Makes copies and performs any Clerical and Administrative support activities to assure efficiency and provide support to the clinical staff.
Cross-trained and serves as a back up for Admission Coordinator when needed
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Proficient computer skills
Preferred qualifications:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of 1 year Clerical and Administrative experience preferred in a medical setting
Additional Data:
APPLY TODAY!
Select Medicals Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:
Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Amputation
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Conditions
Multiple Traumas
**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law
.