UNIT SECRETARY-RIVERVIEW-TELEMETRY-FULL TIME-NIGHTS-BENEFITS

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

Job summary

A healthcare facility in the United Kingdom is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide essential clerical support during night shifts. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and proficiency in medical vocabulary, as well as excellent communication skills. This role includes responsibilities such as processing admissions and discharges, and safeguarding sensitive patient information. Competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information.
• Greet patients and families, assisting with necessary forms and paperwork.
• Safeguard sensitive medical information and handle confidentiality of data.

Skills

Medical vocabulary proficiency

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Proficient in Google Suite

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Unit Secretary – Riverview – Telemetry – Full Time – Nights – Benefits

Riverview Medical Center, Borough of Red Bank, New Jersey

Requisition # 2025-171234 | Shift: Night | Status: Full Time with Benefits

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. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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 including but not limited to Google Suite platforms

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation

Minimum rate of $18.36 Hourly

Job Duties & Compensation Notes

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and grant funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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.