Unit Secretary: Patient Admissions & Admin Support

Hackensack Meridian Health; Haddonfield (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to join the hospital team in New Jersey. The role involves clerical support for admissions, discharges, and patient records, greeting patients, and assisting with paperwork.

You will coordinate with nursing staff, protect patient confidentiality, and help troubleshoot systems while maintaining supplies for efficient department operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with medical vocabulary and hospital policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Google Suite and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle admission, discharge, and patient documentation clerical tasks.
• Greet patients and assist with forms and paperwork.
• Process admission/discharge paperwork and file documents.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and respond to provider requests.
• Organize and file medical information properly.
• Answer phones, convey information clearly to staff and guests.
• Protect confidentiality of patient and staff data.
• Troubleshoot computer and systems issues as needed.
• Maintain clerical supplies and equipment, support department operations.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical vocabulary

Excellent communication

Google Suite proficiency

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to join the hospital team in New Jersey. The role involves clerical support for admissions, discharges, and patient records, greeting patients, and assisting with paperwork.

You will coordinate with nursing staff, protect patient confidentiality, and help troubleshoot systems while maintaining supplies for efficient department operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and proficiency with