Healthcare Unit Clerk: Organized Records & Scheduling

Preferred Care Health Centers; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Preferred Care Health Centers is seeking a dependable Unit Clerk to support the nursing team with medical records, scheduling, and communication. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Experience as a Unit Clerk or Medical Secretary is preferred; familiarity with nursing home settings is a plus. This position offers paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Unit Clerk, Medical Secretary, or similar administrative healthcare role preferred.
• Experience in a nursing home or long‑term care setting is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Professional, courteous, and dependable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain resident charts in proper sequence and in accordance with facility policy.
• Obtain information and paperwork for new admissions and prepare new medical charts.
• Schedule resident appointments promptly and accurately.
• Complete and distribute required reports in a timely manner.
• File records in the appropriate alphabetical or categorical format.
• Maintain the nurses’ station and keep forms, files, drawers, and cabinets organized and stocked.
• Keep records of residents’ appointments, work orders, and related documentation.
• Assist the nursing team and other departments with clerical and communication needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR(Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Preferred Care Health Centers is seeking a dependable Unit Clerk to support the nursing team with medical records, scheduling, and communication. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Experience as a Unit Clerk or Medical Secretary is preferred; familiarity with nursing home settings is a plus. This position offers paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for growth within a supportive team.