Unit Secretary, Labor and Delivery

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in the Labor & Delivery department. The role supports the nursing team, coordinates communications, and ensures accurate patient information in the EMR.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and prior clerical or customer service experience. Night shift, per diem as needed, with hourly pay in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Clerical, administrative or customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, families, visitors and physicians with exceptional service.
• Answer telephones, call bells, and intercoms and direct requests appropriately.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges maintaining accurate records.
• Enter physician orders and update patient information in EMR systems.
• Prepare and organize unit reports and documentation.
• Support daily nursing station operations and ensure a clean, orderly environment.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote efficient workflows.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic health records (EMR)

Job description

Unit Secretary, Labor and Delivery

Job Title: Unit Secretary

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Labor & Delivery

Req #: 0000266332

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $21.14 - $21.14 per hour

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

The Unit secretary 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. Per Diem, as needed from 11:00pm-7:00am.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer