Unit Secretary - Med/Surg - FT Evenings

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to support clerical operations within a hospital unit. You will assist with patient flow, documentation, and coordination with clinical staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, proficiency with medical vocabulary, and excellent written and verbal communication. Prior hospital secretarial experience is preferred, and strong computer skills with MS Office and Google Suite are essential.

Qualifications

• High School 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.

Skills

Medical vocabulary proficiency

Excellent written and verbal comms

Computer skills (MS Office/Google)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Secretarial course

Medical terminology course

Nursing Unit Secretary experience

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.