Nursing Unit Secretary — Elevate Patient Experience

Holy Name Medical Center; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

Discounted prescriptions

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 to support the Nursing Unit’s clerical and coordination needs. You will interact with patients and families, manage information flow, and assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and chart preparation on a daily basis.

Required: High School Diploma; 1–3 years of related experience preferred; familiarity with medical terminology and office equipment; computer-literate. Holy Name offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and office equipment; computer-literate.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator in unit functioning.
• Check inventories and place orders as indicated.
• Welcome new admissions and orient to room and system.
• Prepare for admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Ensure charts are complete and accessible.
• Assist patients with non-clinical requests.
• Answer phones and relay messages.
• Coordinate patient transport for tests and discharges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

One year of continued education

Tools

Office equipment

Computers

Job description

Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ seeks a Unit Secretary to support the Nursing Unit’s clerical and coordination needs. You will interact with patients and families, manage information flow, and assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and chart preparation on a daily basis.

Required: High School Diploma; 1–3 years of related experience preferred; familiarity with medical terminology and office equipment; computer-literate. Holy Name offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.