Evening Medical-Surgical Unit Secretary (Part-Time)

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Unit Secretary for Medical-Surgical Unit II in Newark. This part-time evening position supports nursing staff, patients, families, and visitors by handling communications, documentation, and unit coordination.

You will interact with physicians, nurses, and other staff, maintaining orderly records and efficient workflows in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; clerical or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills essential.
• Experience with electronic health record systems and hospital workflows preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and visitors and directing requests to the appropriate team.
• Answering phones, call bells, and intercoms and routing messages.
• Coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges with accurate patient data.
• Entering physician orders and updating patient records in EMR/EHR.
• Preparing, organizing, and maintaining unit reports and documentation.
• Supporting daily nursing station operations and supplies management.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the care team to ensure smooth workflows.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Unit Secretary for Medical-Surgical Unit II in Newark. This part-time evening position supports nursing staff, patients, families, and visitors by handling communications, documentation, and unit coordination.

You will interact with physicians, nurses, and other staff, maintaining orderly records and efficient workflows in a fast-paced healthcare environment.