Part-Time Nursing Unit Secretary — Patient Care Admin

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to support daily nursing unit operations in a hospital setting. You will handle administrative tasks, manage communications, and assist with patient records and order entry, ensuring smooth rounds and safe, efficient patient care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing staff and physicians, with a focus on accurate documentation, patient confidentiality, and timely information flow within the unit.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Computer proficiency required.
• 1–2 years of experience as a secretary in an acute care setting preferred.
• Interpersonal skills and functional competencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of administrative tasks to support daily unit workflow as directed by the RN in Charge.
• Act as liaison for patients, visitors and hospital personnel.
• Manage unit communications, answer phones, call-bells, and Careboard.
• Maintain supplies and equipment to support patient care and unit functionality.
• Enter physicians' orders into the computerized order entry system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PHS (Patient Horizon Scheduler)

Electronic Health Records system

Order entry system

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to support daily nursing unit operations in a hospital setting. You will handle administrative tasks, manage communications, and assist with patient records and order entry, ensuring smooth rounds and safe, efficient patient care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing staff and physicians, with a focus on accurate documentation, patient confidentiality, and timely information flow within the unit.