Unit Secretary - Patient Care & Admin Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patients and nursing staff at our New Jersey facilities. The role includes assisting with patient treatments, documenting care, coordinating communication with the nursing team, and keeping patient areas clean and organized.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED, knowledge of medical vocabulary, strong communication, and solid computer skills (MS Office/Google Suite).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and understanding of hospital policy/procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and nurses with treatments and patient care procedures.
• Reports pertinent information to the supervisor and provides end-of-shift reports.
• Observes and documents patient care, symptoms and reactions per policies.
• Participates in in-service education.
• Maintains a clean patient area and work space.
• Notifies RN of changes in patient condition in a timely manner.

Skills

Medical vocabulary

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Secretarial / Medical terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patients and nursing staff at our New Jersey facilities. The role includes assisting with patient treatments, documenting care, coordinating communication with the nursing team, and keeping patient areas clean and organized.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED, knowledge of medical vocabulary, strong communication, and solid computer skills (MS Office/Google Suite).