Unit Secretary

Job Title: Unit Secretary

Location: New Brunswick (NB)

Department Name: Inpatient Rehab - Adolescent

Req #: 0000222637

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.05 - $22.51 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

To perform a variety of secretarial duties for the Inpatient Rehab Adolescent unit.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma
• One year of general office experience

Preferred:

• Knowledge of related medical terminology
• Hospital experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• FT Day

Essential Functions:

• Transcribe dictation, type correspondence, memos, reports, minutes, etc,
• Proof typed materials, make corrections and recommend changes
• Copy and or fax as necessary
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail; open, sort and prioritize
• Answer routine inquires
• Facilitates scheduling of inpatients to outside referring facilities and inpatient Ambulatory Care
• Assist in setting up office systems
• Maintain files and established departmental and hospital policies and procedures
• Order and maintain supplies and equipment
• Formal Education and Job-Related Experience
• One to three years general clerical experience
• Hospital experience preferred
• A knowledge of related medical terminology is preferred
• Experience with various computer word processing software packages
• Accuracy and speed in typing
• Knowledge of rules of spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Good verbal and written English communication skills
• Tact and courtesy in dealing with others
• Ability to maintain confidentiality information

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.