Unit Secretary - Neuro Telemetry - Trenton - Part Time - Nights

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:
$17.00 - $20.85

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24

Position Overview
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Handles, but limited to, a variety of secretarial, clerical, receptionist, and or general office duties within a department or nursing unit to ensure smooth flow of information, documentation, and materials. Greets visitors, maintains files and records, expedites purchase and service orders and prepares related documents. Prepares, complies and maintains patient records. Performs a variety of clerical activities to support efficient department operations. Provides prompt, efficient reception support for the unit.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: One year clerical experience preferred in a medical setting or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing school or medical professional healthcare program.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills: English speaking skills. Basic organizational and reception skills.

Special Training: Knowledge of medical terminology. Transcription skills.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Customer focused.

Usual Work Day:8 Hours
Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Transcribes physicians' orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Generates and maintains tools necessary for patient care (Kardex, MAR, Nursing Flowsheets, and other treatment sheets).
• Creates, maintains, and terminates patient charts in compliance with Medical Records guidelines. Obtains and files test results, lab reports, and treatments in charts. Ensures the integrity of the medical record, including patient identification on all chart forms. Maintains chart forms in correct placement in the chart behind the correct chart tab. Guarantees that all chart documents are placed in the chart in preparation for transfer or discharge. Returns old records to medical record department upon discharge. Sends thinned charts to new unit upon transfer or discharge.
• Maintains patient census and status boards, log books, and computer databases, ensuring that date and records are current and accurate.
• Copies records and other information as needed.
• Ensures unit is appropriately supplied with the necessary forms and supplies on order for unit to run smoothly. Expedites the delivery of materials and supplies by preparing orders, tracking the processing of paperwork, and following up with the appropriate parties on a timely basis.
• Prepares unit charges as appropriate for specific unit needs. Performs other duties as assigned; willingness to adapt to changing department demands.
• Answers and places telephone calls timely. Takes accurate and complete messages. Pages personnel, other departments, and physicians, as needed on a timely basis.
• Facilitates the movement of patients into and out of the unit and keeps the Charge nurse informed of patients to be discharged or transferred. Coordinates with patient transport and admission personnel regarding admissions and transfers as needed.
• Provides non-clinical information (e.g. directions to a department, location of a patient's room, identification of assigned nurse) to patients, family members, visitors, staff and physicians.
• Monitors communication in the nursing station to protect patient confidentiality.
• Schedules timely diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff.
• Assists in answering call bells and communicating specific patient needs to staff efficiently.
• Handles medication deliveries from Pharmacy and places medications in appropriate medication storage area.

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits - Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program