Secretary/Technician - Full Time, Days 7a-7p, Same Day Surgery Prep/Recovery, Overlook Medical [...]

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage

Life & AD&D Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer match

Tuition Assistance

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Summit, New Jersey, is seeking a skilled individual for a patient care role. The candidate will perform essential functions such as answering phones, assisting with patient care activities, and supporting medical staff. Preferred qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and certifications like BLS and CNA. This position is part of a team offering comprehensive medical benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Unit Associate or Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting preferred.
• BLS and CNA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet visitors and physicians.
• Assist with electronic order entry.
• Support nursing staff in direct patient care activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Patient care skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Answering telephones, patient call bells, organizing the medical records, greeting visitors and physicians, organizing the unit with forms and office supplies
• Assisting physicians and staff with electronic order entry
• Assisting nursing personnel in direct patient care activities, assisting patients with activities of daily living, measuring and recording vital signs, helping to assure a safe patient care environment and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• License/Certifications: BLS preferred; CNA preferred
• Minimum Experience: Prior Unit Associate or Nursing Assistant experience in a hospital or medical setting preferred

About Us

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. We are headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, and operate a network of facilities including:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 affiliated community-based healthcare providers through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation.

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto Insurance and Identity Theft protection

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.