Med Surg Unit Secretary - Evening Admin & Patient Care

Holy Name Medical Center; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

On-site child care

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ, seeks a Unit Secretary for the Med Surg unit (1E) on the evening shift. The role supports nursing staff, handles clerical duties, patient orientation, and chart readiness to enhance patient experience.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, with 1 year of continued education preferred and 1–3 years' experience preferred. On-site benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of continued education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator and/or Charge Nurse in unit operations and communications.
• Check unit inventories and supplies; place orders as indicated.
• Welcome newly admitted patients and orient them to their room and engagement system.
• Assemble and prepare for admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Ensure charts are completed and available for Health Information Services.
• Assist patients with non-clinical requests.
• Answer phones and relay messages; provide information.
• Respond to patient call bell and coordinate with RN or PCT; follow up as needed.
• Coordinate patient transport for tests, procedures, and discharges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Office equipment

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

One year of continued education preferred

Job description

Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ, seeks a Unit Secretary for the Med Surg unit (1E) on the evening shift. The role supports nursing staff, handles clerical duties, patient orientation, and chart readiness to enhance patient experience.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, with 1 year of continued education preferred and 1–3 years' experience preferred. On-site benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and more.