Unit Clerk Med Surg

Ardent Health Services; Glen Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, NJ is seeking an evening-shift, part-time Medical-Surgical Unit Clerk to support efficient unit operations.

The role provides secretarial support, coordination with care management, and maintains patient records; ideal candidates have a HS diploma and strong office and interpersonal skills. This position offers a friendly, team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong office and interpersonal skills.
• 1 year working as a Unit Secretary in an acute care hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Clerk will be responsible for ensuring the 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 keeps 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 any and all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Office skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an evening-shift, part-time Medical-Surgical 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, tuitionassistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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.
• Learn more about thebenefits offeredfor this job.

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 will be responsible for ensuring the 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 complies 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 any and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalency
• Strong office skills as well as interpersonal skills.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 1 year working as a Unit Secretary 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.