Unit Secretary: Patient Records & Admin Support

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing units with accurate transcription of orders, charting, and patient records management. The role involves a strong focus on confidentiality and coordinating communications among patients, families, and staff.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and preferred clerical experience. It offers comprehensive benefits and a stable hospital environment with opportunities for teamwork and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Computer competence required.
• Minimum of six months clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and transmits doctors' orders to relevant areas under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Confers with charge nurse on scheduling patient activities and tests.
• Performs clerical functions for physicians within the Unit Secretary's scope.
• Answers phones and call lights; relays messages promptly.
• Maintains census, acuity, transportation, and dietary records; delivers forms as needed.
• Manages admission/discharge paperwork and medical records from other facilities.
• Assembles and maintains patient charts; ensures proper patient identification on sheets.
• Places telemetry stickers and ensures chart accuracy for patient records.
• Files printouts and ensures HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
• Maintains a clean, quiet, organized workspace; reports equipment issues.

Skills

Computer competence

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing units with accurate transcription of orders, charting, and patient records management. The role involves a strong focus on confidentiality and coordinating communications among patients, families, and staff.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and preferred clerical experience. It offers comprehensive benefits and a stable hospital environment with opportunities for teamwork and