Unit Clerk

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Montclair, NJ seeks an evening-shift, PRN Labor & Delivery Unit Clerk to support patient flow and unit operations.

The role requires strong office and interpersonal skills, with responsibility for secretarial support, patient records, admissions/transfers, and coordination with Care Management. PRN position with focus on efficiency and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Strong office skills and interpersonal skills are required.
• Evening-shift PRN role; 1+ years unit clerk experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the assigned nursing unit runs efficiently.
• Provide secretarial support for all employees within the unit.
• Coordinate with Care Management for admissions, transfers and discharges; notify the hospitalist as needed.
• Maintain and update patients' records for the unit.
• Assist nursing staff in coordinating unit activity and patient care/ QA audits.

Skills

Strong office skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an evening-shift, PRN, Labor & Delivery Unit Clerk in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.


• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.


• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Clerk is responsible for ensuring the assigned nursing unit runs efficiently.


• Responsible for providing secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit.


• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, other hospital departments, and unit staff.


• Coordinate with Care Management concerning admissions, transfers, and discharges, and notify the hospitalist if needed.


• Maintain and update patients' records for a given unit


• Perform a variety of general clerical and non-clinical patient duties, and facilitate communication.


• Expedite interdepartmental services and comply with and keep records required on the nursing unit.


• Assist the nursing staff in coordinating the activity of the unit.


• Assist with patient care/quality assurance audits.


• Perform all duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.


• Strong office skills as well as interpersonal skills will be considered.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 1+ years' experience as a Unit Clerk in an acute care hospital.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.


• Strong office skills as well as interpersonal skills will be considered.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 1+ years' experience as a Unit Clerk in an acute care hospital.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.

• The Unit Clerk is responsible for ensuring the assigned nursing unit runs efficiently.


• Responsible for providing secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit.


• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, other hospital departments, and unit staff.


• Coordinate with Care Management concerning admissions, transfers, and discharges, and notify the hospitalist if needed.


• Maintain and update patients' records for a given unit


• Perform a variety of general clerical and non-clinical patient duties, and facilitate communication.


• Expedite interdepartmental services and comply with and keep records required on the nursing unit.


• Assist the nursing staff in coordinating the activity of the unit.


• Assist with patient care/quality assurance audits.


• Perform all duties as assigned by the supervisor.