Requisition #:638343 Location:Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21201 Category:Clerical and Administrative Support Schedule:Night Shift
At Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center we offer an excellent Benefits Package, to include:
Affordable healthcare
Paid Time Off (PTO) and company paid holidays
Tuition Assistance
Life and disability insurance
Opportunities for career development
Employee discount program - travel, tickets, dining and more!
Nursing Unit Secretary Job Summary
The Nursing Unit Secretary performs clerical duties according to the job description that contributes to the operation of the unit. Time frame may be revised with mutual agreement of unit administrator’s specific specialty areas.
Nursing Unit Secretary Key Accountabilities
Acts as Nursing Unit Receptionist assisting patients, visitors, and hospital staff as appropriate.
Answers telephones in a courteous manner identifying self and unit according to unit policy.
Keeps designated nurse i.e. primary nurse, case manager informed about admission/discharges and patient related problems.
Uses direction in handling confidential information.
Informs other departments of patient activity according to policy, e.g., Bed Control.
Keeps daily census systems up to date at least once shift e.g. census board and daily patient census sheets.
Maintains medical records according to hospital policy.
Provides clerical support and transcribes physician’s orders.
Arranges for patient transportation according to Hospital policy.
Work Schedule: FT, Night shift (11pm - 7:30am), wknd work required
Work Location: Baltimore, MD
Nursing Unit Secretary Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
1 year experience as an NSU or in a healthcare setting, preferred.
Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in situations in which the information or problems are relatively routine.
Computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to learn EPIC and other computer-based systems.
Ability to understand and respond to simple written or verbal instructions. Incumbents must respond appropriately to instructions, questions, or requests for information.
Customer service skills
We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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