Unit Secretary, Coronary Care Unit

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

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center to support the Coronary Care Unit. The role involves front-line patient and family interaction, coordinating admissions and discharges, and maintaining accurate records in the EMR.

Strong multitasking and clear communication are essential. The position is part-time, evening shift, with hourly compensation around $21.14/hour, and requires a high school diploma and healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clerical/administrative or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, multitasking, and computer skills essential.
• Experience in healthcare environment or hospital setting preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and physician order entry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients, families, visitors, and physicians with excellent service.
• Answering telephones, call bells, and intercoms; direct requests to the right team.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges; maintain patient information.
• Enter physician orders and update patient records in the EMR.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain unit reports and documentation.
• Support daily nursing station operations; manage supplies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care team to ensure smooth workflows.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Req #: 0000259416

Category: Clerical / Administrative

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: Coronary Care Unit

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: Coronary Care Unit

Req #: 0000259416

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.

Job Title: Unit Clerk

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department Name: C8- Intensive care unit

Status: Hourly

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'll 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'll 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. Must be able to work Part Time 3:00pm-11:00pm Monday -Friday with every other weekend and holiday.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer