Unit Secretary-Riverview-Labor & Delivery-Full Time-Nights-Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Health; Haddonfield (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to join the hospital team in New Jersey. The role involves clerical support for admissions, discharges, and patient records, greeting patients, and assisting with paperwork.

You will coordinate with nursing staff, protect patient confidentiality, and help troubleshoot systems while maintaining supplies for efficient department operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with medical vocabulary and hospital policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Google Suite and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle admission, discharge, and patient documentation clerical tasks.
• Greet patients and assist with forms and paperwork.
• Process admission/discharge paperwork and file documents.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and respond to provider requests.
• Organize and file medical information properly.
• Answer phones, convey information clearly to staff and guests.
• Protect confidentiality of patient and staff data.
• Troubleshoot computer and systems issues as needed.
• Maintain clerical supplies and equipment, support department operations.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical vocabulary

Excellent communication

Google Suite proficiency

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we 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.

Responsibilties

A day in the life of a Unit Secretary at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Performing clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information while prioritizing and organizing work assignments based on changing needs and situations in the department
• Greeting patients and families. Assisting them in filling out necessary forms and paperwork.
• Completing admission and discharge paper work and file processing
• Developing a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responding to questions/requests from healthcare providers
• Organizing and filing medical information appropriately
• Answering the phones and call bell and communicating clearly when receiving information from other units, physicians and/or guests
• Safeguarding sensitive medical information and practicing strict procedures in handling confidentiality of data pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors
• Serving as a resource within the department in terms of helping to troubleshoot computer and systems usage issues
• Maintaining and stocking all designated clerical related supplies and equipment in the department
• Completing other/varied tasks as necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the department

Qualifications

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 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.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Minimum rate of $18.65 Hourly