OverviewOur team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.Responsibilities
Transcribes and transmits doctor's orders to appropriate areas under supervision of a registered nurse, and confers with the charge nurse and/or nurse assigned to patient, regarding scheduling patients activities and tests. Consistently follows up on written and oral instructions; promptly reports matters requiring immediate nursing intervention.
Performs clerical functions for physicians within the Unit Secretary's sphere of responsibility.
Answers telephone and calls light system, takes messages, and communicates messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
Prepares and keeps current census sheet, TPR logs, acuity sheets, transportation log, dietary requisitions and other forms, and delivers them to the proper department as necessary.
Compiles new charts, maintains current charts, and enters patient information on the charts and computers.
Replenishes charts with MD order sheets, progress notes, consult sheets, and other sheets as necessary making sure that all sheets have patient identification stickers. Places telemetry sticker in progress notes for all patients on telemetry on a daily basis.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Minimum of six months clerical / Unit Secretary experience preferred.
Computer competent required.
Department PMC-FloatsSite Palisades Medical CenterJob Location US-NJ-North BergenPosition Type Per DiemShift DayShift Hours 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.Weekend Work One Weekend a MonthOn Call Work No On-Call RequiredHoliday Work As Needed