UNIT CLERK | ACUTE FLOAT POOL |PER- DIEM (23592)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Unit Clerk to join our patient-focused team. The role supports the ward with clerical tasks, communications, and data entry, contributing to high-quality care.

The ideal candidate has strong typing, computer skills, reliable teamwork, and a commitment to confidentiality and professional patient service. This position offers standard benefits and opportunities for growth within our hospital.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• BLS or Heart Saver certification.

Responsibilities

• Opens and routes incoming mail and distributes materials.
• Answers phones, routes callers, and provides routine information.
• Maintains confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains office supplies and reorders as needed.
• Prepares purchase requisitions and check requests.
• Keeps filing systems and records orderly.
• Performs clerical tasks (photocopying).
• Adheres to department policies and infection control standards.
• Attends staff meetings and contributes to CQI activities.
• Delivers specimens to the Laboratory.
• Supports customer service expectations with professionalism.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Computer skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

BLS or Heart Saver

Tools

None

Job description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Unit Clerk.

Job Duties

• Opens and routes incoming mail. Distributes correspondence and other materials to staff and other departments.
• Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers; communicates effectively with personnel and other departments as necessary.
• Adheres to patient confidentiality policy and procedures.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies in office, and reorders appropriately.
• Prepares purchase requisitions and check requests and maintains check request and purchase requisition files.
• Maintains record keeping and filing system in accordance with departmental system. Classifies, sorts and files correspondence, records and other materials as required.
• Performs a variety of clerical assignments (e.g., photocopying).
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Completes annual education programs.
• Attends staff meetings in accordance with policy.
• Collects information relative to quality assurance issues and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Delivers specimens to the Laboratory.
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Job Duties

• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participates in orientation of newly hired ward clerks.
• Maintains ED statistical data as directed.
• Participates in ED committees and in CQI activities as assigned.
• Runs errands in ED and/or as necessary.
• Assists other personnel in the ED as necessary.

Performs Other Related Duties As Required.

• Attends monthly staff meetings.

BASIC COMPETENCIES

Education

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• BLS or Heart Saver certification.

Experience

• 1 year of clerical experience preferred.

Skills

• Typing: 45 wpm (tested).
• Computer skills of a word processing nature.
• Good, comfortable working knowledge of the computer.
• Must pass alphanumeric skills test.
• Good oral and written communication skills.Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred.

Salary Commensurate With Experience Within Posted Range

• $19.17 per hour | DIFFERENTIALS: $1.15 EVE NIGHT & WEEKEND

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.
• Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.