Unit Secretary (Full Time)

Responsibilities:

• Organizes and maintains unit files, patient's charts, and performs routine office/ unit tasks.
• Is responsible assisting in processing the proper completion of admission, discharge, and transfer paperwork and processes.
• Answers telephone calls professionally, pleasantly, and relays messages efficiently.
• Maintains, organizes, and assures the availability of nursing, patient, and unit supplies. Replenishes supplies in a timely manner.
• Maintains/ organizes patient medical record, restocks with paper, labeling, etc.
• Continually develops clerical expertise through attendance at staff development programs pertinent to job functions.
• Maintains a pleasant and professional attitude to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Mentors new employees during the orientation process.
• Supports excellent customer service goals, performance improvement initiatives of the Princeton Health Care System and collaborates with other staff to enhance patient care and services.
• Maintains standards for confidentiality.
• Participates in unit required staff meeting and the completion of unit specific competencies.
• Attends in-services and education programs to enhance knowledge.
• Maintains the nurse's station in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in ensuring unit compliance as related to established policies and procedures.
• Participates in all safety related procedures, e.g. codes, drills per policy.
• Assists in orienting new Unit Secretaries to their duties and responsibilities on the unit.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Credentials:

• Medical Assistant
• Medical assistant certification preferred.
• Driver's License (Required)
• Valid driver's license.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• High school diploma or equivalent. Clerical experience in a medical/ psychiatric setting preferred.