Unit Secretary - Med Surg (1E) - Full Time Evening

Holy Name Medical Center; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

On-site child care

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ, seeks a Unit Secretary for the Med Surg unit (1E) on the evening shift. The role supports nursing staff, handles clerical duties, patient orientation, and chart readiness to enhance patient experience.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, with 1 year of continued education preferred and 1–3 years' experience preferred. On-site benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of continued education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator and/or Charge Nurse in unit operations and communications.
• Check unit inventories and supplies; place orders as indicated.
• Welcome newly admitted patients and orient them to their room and engagement system.
• Assemble and prepare for admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Ensure charts are completed and available for Health Information Services.
• Assist patients with non-clinical requests.
• Answer phones and relay messages; provide information.
• Respond to patient call bell and coordinate with RN or PCT; follow up as needed.
• Coordinate patient transport for tests, procedures, and discharges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Office equipment

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

One year of continued education preferred

Job description

Unit Secretary - Med Surg (1E) - Full Time Evening

Location: Teaneck, NJ, United States
Date Posted: Sep 10, 2026

A Brief Overview

Assists the nursing staff by performing clerical duties relative to the functioning of the Nursing Unit. Regularly interacts with patients and families to enhance the overall patient experience by responding to requests and alerting appropriate staff. Must possess strong customer service skills and a positive attitude.

What you will do

• Assists the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator and/or Charge Nurse in the effective and efficient functioning of the nursing unit including coordination of information, unit organization and communication with other departments and physicians
• Checks Unit Inventories, storeroom, and other supplies and places orders as indicated by the Nurse Manager
• Welcome all newly admitted patients and orient them to their room and patient engagement system
• Assembles and prepares for admissions/transfers/discharges
• Ensures charts are completed; content is in proper sequence and placed in appropriate areas for Health Information Services pick-up upon patient discharge or when chart is thinned
• Assists patients with non clinical requests
• Answers telephone; takes and relays messages; provides information as appropriate
• Responds to the patient call bell system and immediately refers to RN or PCT. Follow up as necessary.
• Coordinates patient transport to and from special tests, procedures, and discharges
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required and
• One year of continued education Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Prefer one to two years of experience Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with medical terminology and office equipment (Medium proficiency)
• Computer-literate (Medium proficiency)

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being.

Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life.

• low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions
• dental and vision plans
• discounted prescriptions
• access to on-site child care
• 401(k) matching
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• flexible spending accounts
• legal and voluntary coverage options
• life insurance
• free on-site parking

Pay Range: $17.00/hour - $24.50/hour

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.