UNIT SECRETARY PRN - HOSPITAL POOL

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking an experienced unit secretary or medical office assistant to manage record keeping and inter-departmental communications. This role supports nursing, admissions, and clerical teams, ensuring accurate charting and timely information flow.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong clerical and customer service skills, and reliable communication. Shift pattern includes 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with four shifts every six weeks, including some

Qualifications

• Previous hospital unit secretary, medical office assistant or medical records experience preferred.
• Clerical, communication and customer service experience a plus.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for record keeping, and intra-departmental and inter-departmental communications.

Skills

Clerical experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

About Cooper University Health Care
Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

About Us
About Cooper University Health Care
Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.
Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.
Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.
Short Description
Assumes responsibility for record keeping, and intra-departmental and Inter-departmental communications.
Experience Required

• Previous hospital unit secretary, medical office assistant or medical records experience preferred.
• Additional unit-specific qualification may be required.
• Clerical, communication and customer service experience a plus.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Special Requirements

• Shift Requirements
  • 7AM-3:30PM
  • 4 shifts every 6 weeks
  • 3 weekend shifts, 1 weekday
  • 1 major winter, 1 major summer, & 1 hallmark holiday