Unit Representative, Medical Surgical Unit I

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Unit Representative for the Medical-Surgical Unit-I at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. This part-time, evening shift role supports patient flow and nursing operations in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in clerical or customer service settings. Proficiency with computers and electronic health records is essential to ensure accurate documentation and communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in clerical, administrative, or customer service roles preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, multitasking, and computer skills essential.
• Previous Unit Clerk/Unit Secretary or hospital/medical office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients, families, visitors, and physicians while providing exceptional customer service.
• Answering telephones, call bells, and intercoms, directing requests to the appropriate team members.
• Coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining accurate patient information.
• Entering physician orders and updating patient records using electronic medical record systems.
• Preparing, organizing, and maintaining reports and unit documentation.
• Supporting the daily operations of the nursing station by maintaining supplies and ensuring an organized work environment.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote efficient workflows and positive patient experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Computer skills

EHR familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Unit Representative, Medical Surgical Unit I

Req #: 0000261091

Category: Clerical / Administrative

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-I

Pay Range: $20.99 - $21.10 per hour

Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title: Unit Representative

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Medical-Surgical Unit-I

Req #: 0000261091

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $20.99 - $21.10 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

As a Unit Representative, you will play a vital role in supporting our nursing team while helping create a welcoming, organized environment for patients, families, and visitors. If you enjoy multitasking, communicating with people, and keeping operations running smoothly, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes of patient care. As the central point of communication for the nursing unit, you will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure information flows accurately and efficiently, so patients receive exceptional care.

As a Unit Representative, a typical day might include the following:

• Welcoming patients, families, visitors, and physicians while providing exceptional customer service
• Answering telephones, call bells, and intercoms, directing requests to the appropriate team members
• Coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining accurate patient information
• Entering physician orders and updating patient records using electronic medical record systems
• Preparing, organizing, and maintaining reports and unit documentation.
• Supporting the daily operations of the nursing station by maintaining supplies and ensuring an organized work environment
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote efficient workflows and positive patient experiences

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment where no two days are the same
• You thrive on staying organized and balancing multiple priorities.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues
• You take pride in providing outstanding customer service and compassionate support
• You are comfortable using computers and learning electronic health record systems.
• You enjoy being part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care
• You're seeking a healthcare career where your organizational skills directly support clinical excellence

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with previous clerical, administrative, or customer service experience. Strong communication, organizational, multitasking, and computer skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment. Previous experience as a Unit Clerk, Unit Secretary, or in a hospital or medical office setting is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, electronic medical records, physician order entry, and healthcare documentation is also preferred. Part-Time position, 3:00pm-11:00pm, Monday-Friday with every other weekend and holiday.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer