Compassionate Unit Secretary – Labor & Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient admissions, discharge paperwork, and clinical staff in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will manage clerical tasks, greet patients, maintain patient records, handle confidential information, and troubleshoot basic systems while delivering compassionate service.

Benefit details include health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills that include Google Suite platforms

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. Assisting them in filling out necessary forms and paperwork
• Completing admission and discharge paper work 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

Skills

Medical vocabulary

Verbal and written communication

Clerical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

GED equivalent programs

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient admissions, discharge paperwork, and clinical staff in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will manage clerical tasks, greet patients, maintain patient records, handle confidential information, and troubleshoot basic systems while delivering compassionate service.

Benefit details include health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.