Unit Clerk

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Clara Maass Medical Center seeks a Unit Clerk to support the Post Intensive Care Unit-I. You will be the central communications hub, coordinating admissions and discharges, updating patient records in EMR, and preparing unit documentation to help the nursing team deliver high-quality care.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and clerical or customer service experience, with preferred experience as a Unit Clerk or in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and clerical experience.
• Strong communication, organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with computers and EMR systems; healthcare documentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, families, visitors, and physicians with excellent service.
• Answer phones, call bells, and intercoms; direct requests appropriately.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges with accurate patient data.
• Enter physician orders and update patient records in EMR systems.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain unit reports and documentation.
• Support daily nursing station operations and maintain supplies.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure efficient workflows.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Title: Unit Clerk

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Post Intensive Care Unit-I

Req #: 0000261800

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $19.89 - $20.94 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

As a Unit Clerk, you'll play a vital role in supporting our nursing team while helping create a welcoming, organized environment for patients, families, and visitors. If you enjoy multitasking, communicating with people, and keeping operations running smoothly, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes of patient care. As the central point of communication for the nursing unit, you'll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure information flows accurately and efficiently, so patients receive exceptional care.

As a Unit Clerk, a typical day might include the following:

• Welcoming patients, families, visitors, and physicians while providing exceptional customer service.
• Answering telephones, call bells, and intercoms, directing requests to the appropriate team members.
• Coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining accurate patient information.
• Entering physician orders and updating patient records using electronic medical record systems.
• Preparing, organizing, and maintaining reports and unit documentation.
• Supporting the daily operations of the nursing station by maintaining supplies and ensuring an organized work environment.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote efficient workflows and positive patient experiences.

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment where no two days are the same.
• You thrive on staying organized and balancing multiple priorities.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
• You take pride in providing outstanding customer service and compassionate support.
• You are comfortable using computers and learning electronic health record systems.
• You enjoy being part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
• You're seeking a healthcare career where your organizational skills directly support clinical excellence.
• Schedule: Evening shift, 3:00pm-11:00pm, 3 shifts per week with rotating weekends, Part-Time 25 hours per week

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, along with previous clerical, administrative, or customer service experience. Strong communication, organizational, multitasking, and computer skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment. Previous experience as a Unit Clerk, Unit Secretary, or in a hospital or medical office setting is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, electronic medical records, physician order entry, and healthcare documentation is also preferred.