Unit Secretary, Cardiac Post CTICU

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Health Care FSAs

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Cardiac Post CTICU at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The role supports the nursing team and acts as the central point of communication on the unit, coordinating admissions, orders, and patient information in the EMR.

You will engage with physicians, nurses, patients, and families, ensuring accurate data flow and exceptional patient experiences in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clerical or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.
• Comfort with electronic health records and computer use.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, visitors, and staff with professionalism.
• Answer phones, pages, and intercoms and route requests to the correct team.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges with accurate patient data.
• Enter physician orders and update patient records in EMR.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain unit reports and documentation.
• Support nursing station operations and maintain supplies for a smooth workflow.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure efficient patient care.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Telephone systems

Job description

Unit Secretary, Cardic Post CTICU

Req #: 0000260853

Category: Clerical / Administrative

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: Cardiac Post CTICU

Pay Range: $21.14 per hour

Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Title: Unit Secretary

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Cardiac Post CTICU

Req #: 0000260853

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.14 - $21.14 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 Secretary, 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 Secretary, 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. The hours are from 3:00pm- 11:00pm, Full Time, Monday -Friday with every other weekend and holiday.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer