Thomas Jefferson University · 1 day ago
5B Med Surg Unit Secretary Per Diem Days Abington
Montgomery County, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThomas Jefferson University, through Abington Memorial Hospital, is dedicated to improving lives and providing compassionate care. They are seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties, support patient flow, and assist medical staff in a busy Med Surg unit.
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Responsibilities
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating skills in problem solving and conflict resolution
Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) and interacts with compassion and care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values
Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established protocols and individual performance
Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners
Maintain regular communication with Charge Nurse to meet the needs of the unit
Monitor electronic patient bed system for admission/discharge bed-flow, assign admissions, complete staffing assignment if needed, and request patient transport as needed. Collaborate with charge nurse with these duties to ensure patient appropriation for unit
Coordinate patient appointments/testing within the acute care setting including coordination of transport
May coordinate patient discharge appointments
Performs clerical functions to support department, including maintaining medical record to ensure complete and organized patient information
Organizes work environment for effective and efficient department operations
Processes medical orders to facilitate implementation of medical regime for patient care
Performs other related duties and complies with hospital policies and procedures
Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making
Active responder during unit emergency codes - Immediately call code to emergency response dispatcher, assist team in quickly gathering equipment, i.e. EKG, glucometer, crash cart, suction..., flushes, Etc
Troubleshoot equipment failures to attempt to reset before fielding to appropriate on-call repair team. (Patient TV, call bell wall unit, computers, printers, etc.)
Participate in Unit Committee meetings - this is in addition to staff meetings
Monitor Tube station for incoming and outgoing items (medications, cardiac monitor strips, etc.) and dispense accordingly
Qualification
Preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
One year of related secretarial & computer experience and knowledge of medical terminology strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical (including prescription)
Supplemental insurance
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits
Company
Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University is a university and healthcare system that offers academic programs in business, healthcare, and engineering.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.46MKey Investors
Foundation for Opioid Response EffortsAARPKnow Diabetes by Heart
2025-07-30Grant· $0.46M
2022-06-29Grant
2021-04-01Grant
Leadership Team
Bruce Meyer
Senior Executive VP, Thomas Jefferson University and Chief Physician Executive
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