Unit Secretary
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onOrtho Drive, Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, 08869, United States
About the Role
The Unit Secretary serves as the administrative backbone of the Oncology Nursing Unit at RWJUH Somerset. This position is vital for facilitating effective communication and coordinating non-clinical operations, ensuring that nursing staff, patients, families, and visitors receive compassionate and timely care in a specialized oncology setting.
In this role, you will act as the first point of contact, greeting and assisting everyone who enters the unit with courtesy and professionalism. Your day involves managing the flow of information by answering unit telephone calls, directing inquiries, and relaying messages accurately. You will also maintain the integrity of patient records by organizing charts and ensuring documentation is complete and up to date.
Beyond administrative tasks, you will coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges within the electronic health record system and communicate with other hospital departments to arrange diagnostic tests, treatments, or transport services. You will support the nursing team by preparing and distributing documents, while maintaining strict confidentiality of patient and unit information in accordance with HIPAA and hospital policies.
Working Environment
This position operates within a clinical unit setting characterized by frequent interactions with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members. The environment is fast-paced, requiring the ability to multitask effectively. As part of an oncology unit, you may be exposed to emotionally stressful situations related to patient care, making resilience and strong attention to detail essential qualities for success in this role.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Ortho Drive, Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, 08869, United States
Raritan, New Jersey
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleGreet and assist patients, families, visitors, and staff in a courteous manner
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Medical Terminology, Electronic Health Record, Hipaa.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about Unit Secretary at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
What does a Unit Secretary at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset do?expand_more
A Unit Secretary at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset is responsible for the following: Greet and assist patients, families, visitors, and staff in a courteous manner; Answer unit telephone calls promptly and relay messages accurately; Maintain patient records by organizing charts and ensuring documentation is up to date; and Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges in the electronic health record system.
What are the requirements for this Unit Secretary role?expand_more
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; Previous experience as a unit secretary, medical secretary, or in a similar clerical healthcare role preferred; Basic knowledge of medical terminology; and Proficiency in using computers, EHR systems, and standard office equipment.
Where is the Unit Secretary role at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset located?expand_more
Unit Secretary at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset is based in Ortho Drive, Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, 08869, United States. This is a on-site role.