Behavioral Health Unit Assistant & Chart Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian Health; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a unit assistant to support nursing units with transcription of physician orders, chart maintenance, and receptionist duties. This role emphasizes patient/customer service and accurate clerical work, including data collection and chart organization.

The position involves coordinating patient transfers and discharge processes, using Omnicell and hospital computer systems, and assisting the nursing team where needed to maintain a safe care environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; GED equivalent accepted.
• Completion of unit assistant course or training program preferred.
• Computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology recommended.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders with RN validation and enter into the computer.
• Serve as receptionist, support patient/customer relations and clerical tasks.
• Assist RN, clinicians and physicians by obtaining charts and data during shift.
• Coordinate patient placements, transfers and discharges; ensure chart accuracy.
• Operate Omnicell and computer systems for orders, inquiries and charges.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Unit assistant course or training program

Tools

Omnicell system

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a unit assistant to support nursing units with transcription of physician orders, chart maintenance, and receptionist duties. This role emphasizes patient/customer service and accurate clerical work, including data collection and chart organization.

The position involves coordinating patient transfers and discharge processes, using Omnicell and hospital computer systems, and assisting the nursing team where needed to maintain a safe care environment.