Unit Secretary - North Bergen, United States - Hackensack Meridian Health

    Hackensack Meridian Health
    Hackensack Meridian Health North Bergen, United States

    Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    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

  • Transcribes and transmits doctor's orders to appropriate areas under supervision of a registered nurse, and confers with the charge nurse and/or nurse assigned to patient, regarding scheduling patients activities and tests. Consistently follows up on written and oral instructions; promptly reports matters requiring immediate nursing intervention.
  • Performs clerical functions for physicians within the Unit Secretary's sphere of responsibility.
  • Answers telephone and calls light system, takes messages, and communicates messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
  • Prepares and keeps current census sheet, TPR logs, acuity sheets, transportation log, dietary requisitions and other forms, and delivers them to the proper department as necessary.
  • Compiles new charts, maintains current charts, and enters patient information on the charts and computers.
  • Replenishes charts with MD order sheets, progress notes, consult sheets, and other sheets as necessary making sure that all sheets have patient identification stickers. Places telemetry sticker in progress notes for all patients on telemetry on a daily basis.
  • Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology required.
  • Minimum of six months Unit Secretary experience required.
  • Computer competent required.