Jefferson Health · 8 hours ago
5B Med Surg Unit Secretary Per Diem Days Abington
Abington, PA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expJefferson Health is a leading health system in the Philadelphia region, dedicated to improving lives through compassionate care. The unit secretary role involves performing various clerical duties to support unit operations, including managing patient information and coordinating with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow and care. This position requires effective communication and collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and their families.
Hospital & Health Care
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
Access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
Access to medical (including prescription) insurance
Company
Jefferson Health
Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
ANTHONY S. NAH, Jr., B.S., MSc.
President / CEO
Ron Kumor
President/ CEO Aria Jefferson Health Physician Services and Senior Vice President, Network Dev
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