Unit Secretary - Ortho - Full Time Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Unit Secretary for the Orthopedic department. The role involves performing clerical duties, assisting patients, and maintaining medical information confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and proficiency in medical vocabulary, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and hospital policies.
• Excellent communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to patient admission and discharge.
• Greet patients and assist with forms and paperwork.
• Safeguard sensitive medical information and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Medical vocabulary proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Join to apply for the Unit Secretary - Ortho - Full Time Days role at Hackensack Meridian Health.

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we support each other to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are considered team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and serve our community. Together, we keep improving—advancing our mission to transform healthcare and lead positive change.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to patient admission, discharge, and documentation, prioritizing and organizing work based on department needs.
• Greet patients and families, assisting with forms and paperwork.
• Complete admission and discharge paperwork and process files.
• Develop rapport and cooperative relationships with nursing and clinical staff, responding to questions and requests.
• Organize and file medical information appropriately.
• Answer phones and call bells, communicating clearly with other units, physicians, and visitors.
• Safeguard sensitive medical information, maintaining confidentiality.
• Serve as a resource for troubleshooting computer and system issues within the department.
• Maintain and stock clerical supplies and equipment.
• Perform other tasks as necessary to ensure departmental efficiency.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and hospital policies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Preferred:

• Completion of secretarial or medical terminology courses.
• Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting.

If you believe you meet these qualifications and are ready to contribute, please apply today!