Unit Secretary - Emergency Department - Per Diem Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Nursing Unit Secretary to support patient care teams in a hospital setting. This role handles administrative tasks, coordinates communications, and ensures smooth unit operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong medical vocabulary, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite is required, along with knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong medical vocabulary and understanding of hospital policy & procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Skills

Medical vocabulary

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Secretarial course or Medical terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course.
• Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting.