Unit Secretary - Med/Surg - FT Evenings

Hackensack Meridian Health; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to support daily hospital operations. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, solid medical vocabulary, and excellent communication with patients and staff.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace is expected, with a focus on accurate record-keeping and efficient administrative support within a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and hospital policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or Google Suite tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Secretarial course

Medical terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealth we 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.