Healthcare Unit Secretary: Patient Services & Admin

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to join our patient-focused team. You will perform clerical duties related to admission, discharge and documentation, greet patients, process forms, and maintain accurate medical records while coordinating with nursing and clinical staff.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, solid computer skills (including Google Suite), excellent written and verbal communication, and knowledge of hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and hospital policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Google Suite.

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. 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.

Skills

Medical vocabulary

Hospital policy

Communication skills

Google Suite

Education

High school diploma or GED

Secretarial course / Medical terminology course

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to join our patient-focused team. You will perform clerical duties related to admission, discharge and documentation, greet patients, process forms, and maintain accurate medical records while coordinating with nursing and clinical staff.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, solid computer skills (including Google Suite), excellent written and verbal communication, and knowledge of hospital policies.