Nursing Unit Secretary: Patient Care Admin & Liaison

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Secretary to join our clinical teams in New Jersey. This role supports the nursing unit with administrative tasks, patient flow, and documentation, enabling nurses to focus on patient care.

You will handle communications, scheduling, patient records, and order entry while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for patients and families. High school diploma and computer proficiency required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 1-2 years in a secretary role preferred.
• Proficiency with computer systems and basic software.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks to support daily nursing unit workflow.
• Serve as liaison for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Manage communication systems (phones, call bells, Careboard).
• Prepare and maintain patient records with correct identifiers.
• Enter physicians' orders into the computerized order entry system.
• Assist with discharge and transfer documentation.
• Participate in daily rounds to support patient safety and family experience.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Secretary to join our clinical teams in New Jersey. This role supports the nursing unit with administrative tasks, patient flow, and documentation, enabling nurses to focus on patient care.

You will handle communications, scheduling, patient records, and order entry while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for patients and families. High school diploma and computer proficiency required.