UNIT CLERK- LONG TERM CARE | FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (21782)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Unit Clerk to perform a variety of clerical tasks within the department. The role involves data entry, mail handling, telephone duties, and maintaining confidential information in a hospital environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, BLS/Heart Saver certification, and at least 1 year of clerical experience. The position emphasizes accuracy, professionalism, and teamwork in a busy setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required; BLS or Heart Saver certification required.
• 1 year of clerical experience preferred.
• Typing speed of 45 wpm tested; strong computer skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and typing assignments including data entry.
• Opens and routes mail; distributes materials to staff and departments.
• Answers telephones, routes calls, takes messages and provides routine information.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to policies.
• Maintains supplies and reorders as needed; processes purchase requisitions and checks.
• Follows filing, record keeping and unit procedures; supports CQI activities.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Second language knowledge

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

BLS or Heart Saver certification

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

Performs a variety of clerical and typing assignments including entering data in the computer.

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 required

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.

JOB SETTING/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mainly sedentary with some reaching, stooping, bending, stretching, crouching, kneeling, walking.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range

$19.17 DIFFERENTIALS $1.15 EVE NIGHT & WEEKEND

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.