Unit Secretary: Patient Access & Care Coordination

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Unit Secretary at RWJUH Somerset in New Jersey. You will act as the central point of communication for the nursing unit, welcoming patients and families, coordinating admissions and discharges, and supporting the daily operations of the unit.

In this hourly role, you’ll enter physician orders, update patient records in the EMR, answer calls, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure accurate information flow and exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; clerical/administrative experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, multitasking and computer skills.
• Experience with electronic health records and physician order entry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and staff and provide exceptional customer service.
• Answer phones, call bells, and intercoms and route requests to the appropriate team members.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges while maintaining accurate patient information.
• Enter physician orders and update patient records in the EMR.
• Prepare and maintain unit reports and documentation.
• Support nursing station operations and maintain supplies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to ensure smooth workflows.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Unit Secretary at RWJUH Somerset in New Jersey. You will act as the central point of communication for the nursing unit, welcoming patients and families, coordinating admissions and discharges, and supporting the daily operations of the unit.

In this hourly role, you’ll enter physician orders, update patient records in the EMR, answer calls, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure accurate information flow and exceptional patient care.