Unit Medical Secretary Per Diem, Infant / Toddler

Pay Range

USD $22.00 - USD $22.00 / Hr.

About Us

Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care. As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we admit patients with complex medical conditions to our state-of-the-art 118-bed facility from academic medical centers across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Our highly skilled staff enjoys the heartfelt rewards of making a difference in our patients' lives.

Overview

Blythedale's Infant / Toddler Department is seeking a Unit Medical Secretary Per Diem. In this role, you will serve as the central communication source for the nursing staff and other interdisciplinary team members, patients, residents, and family members. You will assist the Director of Nursing, Nurse Leaders, Physicians and Nursing Staff, as needed. The Unit Medical Secretary Per Diem reports to the Director of Nursing, Infant / Toddler.

Variation of Shifts : Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and accurately with patients, family members, and colleagues.
• Complete detailed work without error and handle several tasks at once.
• Greet patients, residents, families and visitors in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Answers calls coming through the Hospital's Phone system.
• Create and maintain medical records, process patient admissions, transfers, bed holds, and discharges.
• Process orders relating to medications, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and treatment plans.
• Navigate hospital clinical information systems as needed.
• Order supplies and stock unit as need.
• Assist in the updating and posting of required documentation for display throughout the hospital.
• Assist Nursing Leadership in scheduling.
• Cover hospital units as needed.

Qualifications

Education, Licensure, and Certification

Physical Requirements

Perks of Working at Blythedale

Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).