Unit Secretary, Medical Surgical Unit

Unit Secretary, Medical Surgical Unit

Req #:

Category:
Clerical / Administrative

Status:
Part‑time (Hourly)

Shift: Day (7:00 am‑3:00 pm, Monday‑Friday including every other weekend/holiday)

Facility:
Jersey City Medical Center

Department:
Medical‑Surgical Unit‑I

Pay Range: $17.78 per hour

Location:

355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Assists the Director of Patient Care and the staff nurses by performing specific clerical functions for assigned areas.

• High School graduate
• Successful completion of all orientation programs

• Clerical experience, including typing and filing

• Shift: 7:00 am‑3:00 pm
• Monday‑Friday including every other weekend/holiday
• Part‑time – Day

• Answer telephones properly and relay information to the appropriate person
• Assemble and disassemble designated charts appropriately
• Assist nurses by picking up and delivering blood, blood derivatives, specimens, medications and charts as required
• Assist as directed with PI activities such as data collections
• Ensure a safe environment in aspects of care, equipment and treatment
• Identify and report potential and actual patient safety issues
• Keep medical record complete and in order
• Maintain communication with the Bed Controller and cooperate with room assignments
• Notify appropriate departments of patient expirations and attach death certificate to medical record for attending MD signatures
• Notify nurse upon arrival of an admission – direct admission – ensures all parts of patient records are properly identified by use of patient identification lab
• Participate in unit-based patient satisfaction
• Hourly rounding in inpatient rooms, assist patients as needed (water, get assistance)
• Greeting patients and family on admissions
• Answer call bells as needed
• Assist in discharge process
• Perform environmental rounds on a daily basis, including patient and non‑patient areas
• Perform required clerical work relating to the admissions, transfer and discharge of a patient
• Secure needed unit services as directed by Director of Patient Care and/or Assistant Director of Patient Care (e.g., maintenance, housekeeping, security)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market‑competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.

These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ...and more!

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