Unit Secretary - Pediatric - Per Diem Days

Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to support daily unit operations in a hospital setting. The role requires proficiency with medical vocabulary and strong communication skills, plus solid computer skills across MS Office and Google Suite.

Ideal candidates will have a GED or higher, and may have completed secretarial or medical terminology courses. Prior nursing unit experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general hospital policy understanding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in a hospital unit setting.
• Demonstrate proficiency with medical vocabulary and hospital policies.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal form with staff and patients.

Skills

Medical vocabulary proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Education

GED or equivalent

Secretarial course

Medical terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course.
• Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting.