Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Administrative Hub

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Unit Secretary at RWJUH Hamilton Hospital in New Jersey. The role supports the nursing team and maintains an organized, welcoming environment for patients and families.

The position involves front-desk communication, EMR use, and coordination of admissions, transfers, and discharges, with daily interactions among physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure smooth operations and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clerical/administrative or customer service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients, families, visitors, and physicians with excellent service.
• Answering telephones, call bells, and intercoms; direct requests to team members.
• Coordinating patient admissions, transfers and discharges with accurate information.
• Entering physician orders and updating patient records using EMR.
• Preparing and maintaining reports and unit documentation.
• Support daily nursing station Operations and maintain supplies.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses and healthcare team for efficient workflows.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Unit Secretary at RWJUH Hamilton Hospital in New Jersey. The role supports the nursing team and maintains an organized, welcoming environment for patients and families.

The position involves front-desk communication, EMR use, and coordination of admissions, transfers, and discharges, with daily interactions among physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure smooth operations and high-quality patient care.