Unit Secretary - Operating Room - PT Weekend Days with Benefits jobs in United States
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Hackensack Meridian Health · 4 weeks ago

Unit Secretary - Operating Room - PT Weekend Days with Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change. The Unit Secretary will assist physicians and nurses with patient care procedures, maintain documentation, and ensure a clean environment in patient areas while supporting effective communication and patient observation.

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Responsibilities

Performs and aids the physician and nurse with a variety of treatments and patient care procedures
Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor and gives a general report on all patients at the end of each shift
Reports vital signs and records accurately and within a timely manner
Observes, reports and records patient care, symptoms, treatments and reactions following approved policies and procedures of the institution
Assists and participates in in-service education
Maintains a clean environment in patient rooms and work area
Notifies RN of changes in patient condition in a timely manner and documents appropriately
Performs and/or assists patients with personal care activities, such as baths, showers, skin and hair care, and oral hygiene
Contributes to patient and family teaching while performing procedures as instructed
Performs other tasks or special assignments as necessary to maintain proper operations and patient care
Completes other duties as assigned and demonstrates flexibility with job responsibilities in all areas
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Qualification

Medical vocabulary proficiencyMicrosoft Office proficiencyGoogle Suite proficiencySecretarial course completionMedical terminology course completionPrevious hospital experienceCommunication skillsWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skills

Required

High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

Preferred

Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course
Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits

Company

Hackensack Meridian Health

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Hackensack Meridian Health is a health care organization that offers research and medical services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$36.3M
Key Investors
Baldrick's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-11-21Grant
2023-02-24Grant· $3M
2019-05-10Grant· $33.3M

Leadership Team

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Robert C. Garrett
Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Allen
President, Financial Services Division and CFO
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