What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Associate I - Per Diem, Days 7am-3pm, 3 West Ortho, Chilton Medical Center position at Atlantic Health?
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Minimum Education:
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
We Have Received Awards And Recognition For The Services We Have Provided To Our Patients, Team Members And Communities. Below Are Just a Few Of Our Accolades
Team Member Benefits
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
About The Team
Whether it's a minor injury, or a major impairment, many Americans will require orthopedic care at some point in their lives. When they do, they can turn to Atlantic Orthopedic Institute for nationally recognized, multidisciplinary treatments that span pre-surgical education through post-operative rehabilitation. In fact, Morristown Medical Center was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 30 best hospitals in the nation for orthopedics.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Maintains integrity medical records
- Answers telephone courteously stating location, name & title.
- Facilitates communication of all calls to the appropriate team member.
- Conveys potential problems with charge nurse/point person.
- Acts as a receptionist: greeting new admissions, visitors, physicians and all members of the health care team.
- Picks up mail form the mail-room, sorts and distributes mail.
- Answers call bell politely, promptly, speaks clearly and utilizes a normal tone of voice and notifies staff of patient’s requests.
- Performs all admission, transfer and discharge functions
- Assigns beds collaborating with charge nurse/point person in accordance with Medical Staff rules & regulations, and Administrative guidelines.
- Completes all clerical duties for discharges, transfers, admissions, and expirations.
- Facilitates all patient expiration processes: expiration documentation, completion of fatal case report, notification of coroner, Sharing Network, clinical operation office, information desk, physician & family as appropriate.
- Maintains patient boards and logs up-to-date.
- Transcribes physician orders in a timely and accurate manner and places in designated area for RN to check and sign off orders.
- Enters charges in MIS.
- Performs computer downtime procedure including completion of required forms.
- Maintains a safe work environment
- Adheres to Standard Precautions and infection control policies.
- Maintains an orderly and clean safe environment.
- Follows fire and safety regulations reports environmental and safety hazards appropriately.
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience as a UA.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Computer skills required.
- Completion of training program.
- Ability for attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We Have Received Awards And Recognition For The Services We Have Provided To Our Patients, Team Members And Communities. Below Are Just a Few Of Our Accolades
- 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
- Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
- 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
- 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
- Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
- Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
- One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
- Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
- NJ Sustainable Business
Team Member Benefits
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
About The Team
Whether it's a minor injury, or a major impairment, many Americans will require orthopedic care at some point in their lives. When they do, they can turn to Atlantic Orthopedic Institute for nationally recognized, multidisciplinary treatments that span pre-surgical education through post-operative rehabilitation. In fact, Morristown Medical Center was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 30 best hospitals in the nation for orthopedics.
Salary : $20 - $33
