Hackensack Meridian Health · 5 hours ago
Unit Assistant- Emergency Room- Perth Amboy -Part Time- Evening
Perth Amboy, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.36/hr - $18.36/hrHackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change. The Unit Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting nursing staff by managing clerical tasks, assisting with patient placement and ensuring efficient communication within the emergency room unit.
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Responsibilities
Performs accurately the transcription of physician orders and entry into the computer with RN validation
Responsible for efficient communication, receptionist role and customer service activities related to clerical aspect of the nursing unit
Assists RN, interdisciplinary team members and physicians by getting their charts, obtaining data, information or provide assistance as requested during shift
Responsible for efficient notifications and processes required for patient placement through-put, transfers and discharges
Uses organizational skills to prepare, compile, and maintain accurate and complete charts
Operates Omnicell and computer system efficiently for order entries, inquiries and charges
Maintains a safe environment of care that promotes patient and personal well-being
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
Successful completion of unit assistant course and/or training program, including medical terminology and computer skills
Preferred
Previous clerical experience and medical terminology preferred
Computer skills and exposure to health care setting preferred
Sitting at computer work station; standing, walking; minimal pushing, pulling, lifting, and multi-tasking
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Company
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health is a health care organization that offers research and medical services.
Founded in 2016
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.3MKey Investors
Baldrick's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-11-21Grant
2023-02-24Grant· $3M
2019-05-10Grant· $33.3M
Leadership Team
Robert C. Garrett
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Allen
President, Financial Services Division and CFO
Recent News
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