Unit Secretary - Med Surg (1E) - Part Time Days

Holy Name Medical Center; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

Discounted prescriptions

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 to support the Nursing Unit’s clerical and coordination needs. You will interact with patients and families, manage information flow, and assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and chart preparation on a daily basis.

Required: High School Diploma; 1–3 years of related experience preferred; familiarity with medical terminology and office equipment; computer-literate. Holy Name offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and office equipment; computer-literate.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator in unit functioning.
• Check inventories and place orders as indicated.
• Welcome new admissions and orient to room and system.
• Prepare for admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Ensure charts are complete and accessible.
• Assist patients with non-clinical requests.
• Answer phones and relay messages.
• Coordinate patient transport for tests and discharges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

One year of continued education

Tools

Office equipment

Computers

Job description

Description

Unit Secretary

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal - it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention - because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology - it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

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. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. 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.