Unit Clerk Med Surg

Hackensack Meridian Health; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent is seeking a day-shift, full-time Medical-Surgical Unit Clerk in Westwood, NJ to support patient care and department operations at Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center.

Responsibilities include patient scheduling, data entry in HIS, patient information retrieval, and assisting nursing staff, while maintaining an organized work area. One year of related experience and basic computer skills are preferred; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of personalized, professional, and quality patient care, internal and external customer service, preparation of all departmental paperwork, answering the department's telephone, scheduling of patients as needed, entering and retrieving patient information from the Hospital Information System (HIS), assisting the nursing staff as indicated, and maintaining the work area in a clean and organized manner.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift, full-time Medical-Surgical Unit Clerk in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, 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 the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of personalized, professional, and quality patient care, internal and external customer service, preparation of all departmental paperwork, answering the department's telephone, scheduling of patients as needed, entering and retrieving patient information from the Hospital Information System (HIS), assisting the nursing staff as indicated, and maintaining the work area in a clean and organized manner.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• One year of related experience.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

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.