UNIT SECRETARY-RIVERVIEW-MED/SURG-PER DIEM-NIGHTS

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Unit Secretary for per diem night shifts. Responsibilities include clerical duties, assisting patients, organizing medical information, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive compensation starting at $18.36 hourly.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information.
• Assist patients and families with filling out necessary forms.
• Organize and file medical information appropriately.
• Safeguard sensitive medical information.

Skills

Medical vocabulary proficiency

Communication skills

Computer skills with Google Suite

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Unit Secretary – Riverview Med/Surg – Per Diem Nights

Location: Riverview Medical Center, Borough of Red Bank, New Jersey

Requisition # 2025-171819 | Shift: Night | Status: Per Diem

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.

Responsibilities

• Performing clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information while prioritizing and organizing work assignments based on changing needs and situations in the department.
• Greeting patients and families and assisting them in filling out necessary forms and paperwork.
• Completing admission and discharge paperwork and file processing.
• Developing a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responding to questions/requests from healthcare providers.
• Organizing and filing medical information appropriately.
• Answering the phones and call bell and communicating clearly when receiving information from other units, physicians and/or guests.
• Safeguarding sensitive medical information and practicing strict procedures in handling confidentiality of data pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.
• Serving as a resource within the department in terms of helping to troubleshoot computer and systems usage issues.
• Maintaining and stocking all designated clerical related supplies and equipment in the department.
• Completing other/varied tasks as necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite platforms.

Preferred

• Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course.
• Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting.

Compensation

Starting at $18.36 Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.