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Unit Associate I - Per Diem, Various… at Atlantic… · Morristown

InternshipOn-siteMorristown, NJ

Job Description

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Maintains integrity medical records
Answers telephone courteously stating location, name & title.
Facilitates communication of all calls to the appropriate team member.
Conveys potential problems with charge nurse/point person.
Acts as a receptionist: greeting new admissions, visitors, physicians and all members of the health care team.
Picks up mail form the mail-room, sorts and distributes mail.
Answers call bell politely, promptly, speaks clearly and utilizes a normal
tone of voice and notifies staff of patient’s requests.
Performs all admission, transfer and discharge functions
Assigns beds collaborating with charge nurse/point person in accordance with Medical Staff rules & regulations, and Administrative
guidelines.
Completes all clerical duties for discharges, transfers, admissions, and expirations.
Facilitates all patient expiration processes: expiration documentation, completion of fatal case report, notification of coroner, Sharing Network, clinical operation office, information desk, physician & family as appropriate.
Maintains patient boards and logs up-to-date.
Transcribes physician orders in a timely and accurate manner and places in designated area for RN to check and sign off orders.
Enters charges in MIS.
Performs computer downtime procedure including completion of required forms.
Maintains a safe work environment
Adheres to Standard Precautions and infection control policies.
Maintains an orderly and clean safe environment.
Follows fire and safety regulations reports environmental and safety hazards appropriately.

Qualifications

Required:
1. HS Diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have at least 6 months steady work history.

Preferred:

Knowledge of and familiarity with hospital equipment, supplies, and procedures.
Ability to identify clinical and environmental emergency/urgent situations and to follow established protocols.
Highly effective interpersonal communications skills to interface with inter-professional staff, patients, families, visitors, and other hospital employees.
Six months of health work experience, acute care setting highly preferred.

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

About Company

In a medical emergency, nothing is more important than speedy access to high-quality care. That is why Atlantic Health System’s hospitals have emergency departments, providing 24/7 access to state-of-the-art technology, life-saving treatments and expert medical teams trained in emergency medicine procedures. Many of our locations offer comprehensive stroke care, pediatric emergency care, cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging and fast-track areas for the treatment of minor injuries and illnesses. At Morristown Medical Center, our trauma center is verified as a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and designated a Level II by the state of New Jersey. We are equipped with a helipad for medevac air transport and have easy access for ground transportation. In addition, through the Atlantic Health System Transfer Center, we can expertly coordinate the transfer of patients or their loved ones in need of assistance from anywhere in the world to our hospitals.

Company

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
NJ Sustainable Business

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.