Patient Care Unit Secretary — Admin & Coordination

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (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 in Neptune City, New Jersey seeks a Unit Secretary to support patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with treatments, document care, report vital signs, and help maintain a clean, safe patient environment.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, teamwork, and proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite to support operations and patient communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and understanding of hospital policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and nurses with treatments and patient care procedures.
• Reports vital signs and provides end-of-shift reports to supervisor.
• Observes and records patient care, symptoms and reactions per approved policies.
• Maintains a clean environment in patient rooms and work areas.
• Performs personal care activities and assists with patient teaching as directed.
• Contributes to patient and family education while performing procedures.

Skills

Medical vocabulary

Policy understanding

Written & verbal communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma / GED

Secretarial or Medical terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in Neptune City, New Jersey seeks a Unit Secretary to support patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with treatments, document care, report vital signs, and help maintain a clean, safe patient environment.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, teamwork, and proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite to support operations and patient communication.