Unit Clerk - CarePoint Health
Hoboken, NJ
About the Job
About Us
CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.
CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.
What You'll Be Doing
The Unit Secretary provides clerical support for the patient care area under the guidance and direction of the nursing staff. Provide support to hospital physicians and nurses; ensuring clerical supplies are ordered and stocked on the department; answering phone calls and greeting visitors or others who enter the department.Serves as department EMR super user, providing support to attending physicians and assisting in training of new employees.
What We're Looking For
- Education: High School Diploma
- Experience: Clinical Unit Secretary course and Medical terminology course preferred
- Skills: Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing. Working knowledge and expertise of computer systems and software. Ability to handle confidential information.