Unit Secretary, Medical Surgical Unit VI

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); In loco; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Unit Secretary for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The role supports the nursing team, serves as the central communications hub, and ensures patient information flows accurately.

The position is per diem with an evening shift, requiring strong customer service and clerical skills. Responsibilities include greeting patients, handling calls, coordinating admissions/discharges, entering orders in the EMR, and maintaining unit documentation.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent and clerical/administrative experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, multitasking and computer skills required.
• Experience as Unit Clerk/Secretary or in hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, EMR, physician order entry and healthcare documentation preferred.

Mansioni

• Greet patients and families, provide exceptional customer service.
• Answer phones, call bells, and direct requests to team members.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges with accurate records.
• Enter physician orders and update patient records in the EMR.
• Prepare and maintain reports and unit documentation.
• Support nursing station operations and maintain supplies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and the healthcare team to ensure efficient workflows.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Customer service

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

EMR / EHR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Req #: 0000268616

Category: Clerical / Administrative

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Evening

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-VI

Pay Range: $21.14 per hour

Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Title: Unit Secretary

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Medical-Surgical Unit-VI

Req #: 0000268616

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $21.14 - $21.14 per hour

Pay Transparency

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 from 3:00pm-11:00pm as needed, flexible with schedule.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer