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Hackensack Meridian Health · 1 month ago

Unit Secretary-Riverview-Observation-Full Time-Nights-Benefits

Haddonfield, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.36/hr - $18.36/hr

Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change. The Unit Secretary will perform clerical duties related to patient admissions and discharges, assist patients and families with paperwork, and maintain medical information while ensuring confidentiality.

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Responsibilities

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