Hospital Unit Secretary: Patient Access & Admin

Hackensack Meridian Health; England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to support patient admissions, discharge, and documentation in a hospital setting. You will greet patients, assist with forms, and process admissions while coordinating with nursing and clinical staff.

Strong communication and medical vocabulary are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; familiarity with Google Suite is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties for admission, discharge, and patient documentation, prioritizing tasks.
• Greet patients and families and assist with forms.
• Complete admission/discharge paperwork and file processing.
• Coordinate with nursing/clinical staff and respond to inquiries.
• Organize and file medical information securely and accurately.
• Answer phones and communicate clearly with units, physicians, and visitors.
• Protect patient confidentiality and data privacy.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Medical vocabulary

Education

High School diploma / GED

Secretarial course (preferred)

Medical terminology course (preferred)

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to support patient admissions, discharge, and documentation in a hospital setting. You will greet patients, assist with forms, and process admissions while coordinating with nursing and clinical staff.

Strong communication and medical vocabulary are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; familiarity with Google Suite is preferred.