UNIT ASSISTANT- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- PERTH AMBOY- P/T -EVENING

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent rehabilitation institute in Perth Amboy is seeking a part-time Unit Assistant in Behavioral Health for evening shifts. This role involves assisting healthcare providers, managing patient data, and communicating effectively within a medical team. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with completion of relevant training and high school education. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving patient care and well-being.

Benefits

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of unit assistant course with medical terminology knowledge.
• Previous clerical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders and maintain patient charts.
• Assist RN and interdisciplinary team with necessary data and tasks.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Successful completion of unit assistant course

Job description

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Unit Assistant- Behavioral Health- Perth Amboy- P/T -Evening

RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER- PERTH AMBOY Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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• Requisition # 2025-165711
• ShiftEvening
• StatusPart-time with Benefits
  
  

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Unit Assistant at Hackensack Meridian includes:

• Performs accurately the transcription of physician orders and entry into the computer with RN validation.
• Responsible for efficient communication, receptionist role and customer service activities related to clerical aspect of the nursing unit.
• Assists RN, interdisciplinary team members and physicians by getting their charts, obtaining data, information or provide assistance as requested during shift.
• Responsible for efficient notifications and processes required for patient placement through-put, transfers and discharges.
• Uses organizational skills to prepare, compile, and maintain accurate and complete charts.
• Operates Omnicell and computer system efficiently for order entries, inquiries and charges.
• Maintains a safe environment of care that promotes patient and personal well-being.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Successful completion of unit assistant course and/or training program, including medical terminology and computer skills
  
  

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Previous clerical experience and medical terminology preferred.
• Computer skills and exposure to health care setting preferred.
• Sitting at computer work station; standing, walking; minimal pushing, pulling, lifting, and multi-tasking.
  
  

Compensation

Starting at $18.36 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
  
  

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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WE KEEP GETTING BETTER

At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives – and we help one another succeed. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how our team members support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we’re ready to transform health care and advance our mission to serve as a leader of positive change.

Join us and let’s keep getting better together.

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