Hospital Unit Secretary — Admissions & Front Desk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a caring Nursing Unit Secretary to perform admissions, discharges, and documentation while prioritizing tasks in a busy hospital unit.

You will greet patients, assist with forms, answer phones, and coordinate with nurses and physicians. Applicants should have a high school diploma, proficiency with medical vocabulary, and strong communication skills. Google Suite experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families; assist with forms and paperwork.
• Handle admissions, discharges, and documentation.
• Answer phones and coordinate with nursing staff and other units.
• Safeguard confidential patient information and data.
• Organize and file medical records and information.
• Troubleshoot basic computer/system usage within the department.

Skills

Medical vocabulary

Communication skills

Google Suite

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a caring Nursing Unit Secretary to perform admissions, discharges, and documentation while prioritizing tasks in a busy hospital unit.

You will greet patients, assist with forms, answer phones, and coordinate with nurses and physicians. Applicants should have a high school diploma, proficiency with medical vocabulary, and strong communication skills. Google Suite experience is preferred.