UNIT SECRETARY PRN - HOSPITAL POOL

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking an entry to mid-level Unit Secretary/Medical Records support to handle record keeping and communications across departments. A high school diploma is required, with preferred experience in hospital or medical office settings.

The role emphasizes clerical duties, patient information confidentiality, and timely coordination between teams to ensure smooth operations within Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ.

Qualifications

• Experience as a hospital unit secretary, medical office assistant, or in medical records is preferred.
• Clerical, communication and customer service skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Record keeping and documentation management.
• Coordinate intra- and inter-departmental communications.
• Support front-desk and staff with standard administrative tasks.

Skills

Clerical skills

Communication

Customer service

Medical records

Hospital experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About us

About 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