Hospital Admin Secretary - Patient Intake & Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient admissions, discharges and documentation. You will greet patients, assist with forms, process paperwork and coordinate with nurses and clinicians while safeguarding patient information.

Strong communication skills and proficiency with Google Suite are required, along with a high school diploma or GED. Prior secretarial or medical terminology training is preferred; competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; secretarial or medical terminology courses preferred.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and hospital policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties for admissions, discharges and patient documentation.
• Greet patients and families and assist with forms.
• Process admission/discharge paperwork and file documents.
• Coordinate with nursing and clinical staff and respond to inquiries.
• Organize and file medical information appropriately.
• Answer phones, manage call bells, and communicate clearly with teams.
• Protect patient confidentiality and data security.
• Troubleshoot computer and systems usage issues for the department.
• Maintain and stock clerical supplies and equipment.
• Perform other tasks to ensure department efficiency.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal

Medical vocabulary proficiency

Google Suite proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Secretarial course

Medical terminology course

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient admissions, discharges and documentation. You will greet patients, assist with forms, process paperwork and coordinate with nurses and clinicians while safeguarding patient information.

Strong communication skills and proficiency with Google Suite are required, along with a high school diploma or GED. Prior secretarial or medical terminology training is preferred; competitive benefits are included.