Unit Secretary, Emergency Department

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. The role supports nurses and clinicians, serving as the central hub for information flow and administrative tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Per diem evening shift, with hourly pay, requires a high school diploma and clerical experience; prior unit secretary or hospital office exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; clerical/administrative experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, multitasking and computer skills.
• Previous unit clerk/secretary or hospital/medical-office experience preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and physician order entry 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

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Unit Secretary, Emergency Department

Category: Clerical / Administrative

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Evening

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Emergency Department

Pay Range: $18.48 per hour

Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title: PD Unit Secretary

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Emergency Department

Req #: 0000260250

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $18.48 - $18.48 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'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 per diem, 3:00pm-11:00pm, as needed and flexible with schedule.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer