Unit Secretary, Operating Room, Full-Time

RWJBarnabas Health - Toms River, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Toms River, NJ

1,001-5,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Unit Secretary in the Operating Room plays a crucial role in supporting the Director of Patient Care and nursing staff by performing a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks. This position is essential for maintaining efficient operations within the unit, ensuring that patient care is facilitated through effective communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Patient Care and staff nurses with diversified secretarial duties.
• Perform filing, document storage and retrieval, and routine record keeping.
• Maintain supplies and equipment for the unit.
• Interact with patients and families to facilitate high-quality patient care.
• Communicate and collaborate with hospital staff, physicians, and medical offices to develop and maintain procedural schedules.
• Answer phones promptly and relay information to the appropriate person.
• Assemble and disassemble designated charts appropriately.
• Identify and report potential and actual patient safety issues.
• Keep medical records complete and in order.
• Maintain unit supplies at appropriate par levels.
• Maintain communication with the Bed Controller and cooperate with room assignments.
• Perform required clerical work relating to the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Review charts for needed forms and attach all diagnostic reports to charts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, Windows) are preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Previous unit secretary or medical office experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with medical terminology
• Previous experience as a unit secretary or in a medical office setting

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Prescription drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Voluntary benefits
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon