Unit Secretary, Emergency Department

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Partner Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Jersey City Medical Center seeks a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department night shift. Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. Status: Full-Time, hourly pay around $17.78.

This role supports nursing staff and patients by coordinating information and orders in the EMR. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, answering calls, coordinating admissions/transfers/discharges, entering physician orders, and maintaining unit documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with clerical or customer service experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, multitasking and computer skills.
• Previous unit secretary/clerical hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, families, and physicians with exceptional service.
• Answer calls, take messages, and route to appropriate team.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges; update patient records.
• Enter physician orders and maintain EMR documentation.
• Maintain unit documentation and supplies.
• Support nursing station operations and interdepartmental workflows.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

Req #: 0000262963

Category: Clerical / Administrative

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Emergency Department

Pay Range: $17.78 per hour

Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title: Unit Secretary

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Emergency Department

Req #: 0000262963

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $17.78 - $17.78 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. Full Time position, 11:00pm-7:00am, 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