Unit Clerk Med Surg

Ardent Health Services; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

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

The role involves providing secretarial support, coordinating admissions/transfers/discharges, and maintaining patient records with a patient-focused, team-oriented approach. Previous unit clerk experience is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong office skills and interpersonal communication.
• Experience as a Unit Clerk or secretarial support in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Rate of pay is determined by experience and education, with potential differentials.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the nursing unit runs efficiently.
• Provide secretarial support for all employees in the unit.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, other hospital departments, and unit staff.
• Coordinate with Care Management regarding admissions, transfers, and discharges; notify the hospitalist as needed.
• Maintain and update patient records for the unit.
• Perform general clerical and non-clinical duties and facilitate communication.
• Expedite interdepartmental services and keep required records on the unit.
• Assist nursing staff in coordinating unit activities.
• Assist with patient care/quality assurance audits.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office skills

Interpersonal 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.