Unit Secretary, Operating RoomReq #:0000154756

Category:Clerical / Administrative Support

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Evening

Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department:Operating Room

Location:

WILLIAMSON STREET, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Overview:

Communicates with other hospital departments, nursing personnel, and physicians and/or their office staff in order to effectively and efficiently schedule patients.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency

• Ability to perform all competencies as required for employment in this position

Preferred:

• Bilingual Spanish Speaking Preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Email, Scheduling System, and Electronic Medical Record

• At least one year of scheduling experience, desired

• Proficient computer skills

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift: 12:00pm-8:30pm

• Monday -Friday

• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Refers questions regarding patient status to appropriate persons.

• Communicates any schedule changes to the Nurse Manager and Director of Anesthesia.

• Answers the telephone and refers calls to appropriate persons.

• Takes and relays messages accurately.

• Answers the intercom and relays messages accurately to appropriate persons.

• Prepares the final schedule in advance and assigns cases to the appropriate room considering special equipment requirements.

• Updates computer data with new or additional information.

• Coordinates pre admission testing by scheduling ordered diagnostic tests and required lab work.

• Assumes secretarial responsibilities as needed.

• Responds in timely manner to all office and schedule inquiries

• Enters all lab and transmittal orders needed for the department.

• Orders all paper and office supplies via hospital designated company for the department

• Manages daily screening and PPE protocol for all personnel who enter into the restricted area.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer