Unit Assistant & Medical Records Support

Hackensack Meridian Health; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Assistant to support clerical and patient care activities in the nursing units. You will transcribe physician orders, enter data into the EMR, and perform receptionist tasks while ensuring accuracy and patient confidentiality.

The role requires basic medical terminology knowledge and computer skills, with opportunities to collaborate with RNs, interdisciplinary team members, and physicians.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Unit assistant training and familiarity with medical terminology and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders accurately and enter into the computer with RN validation.
• Support receptionist and customer service duties on the nursing unit.
• Assist RNs and physicians by gathering charts and data as requested.
• Manage patient placement through-put, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Omnicell

EMR systems

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Assistant to support clerical and patient care activities in the nursing units. You will transcribe physician orders, enter data into the EMR, and perform receptionist tasks while ensuring accuracy and patient confidentiality.

The role requires basic medical terminology knowledge and computer skills, with opportunities to collaborate with RNs, interdisciplinary team members, and physicians.