Secretary II - Behavioral Health - Perth Amboy - FT Days

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives and support one another to succeed. Our culture is built on connection and collaboration, where competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Responsibilities

• Answers phone calls and directs callers to the appropriate personnel, department, or voicemail.
• Screens and refers incoming emails to ensure accurate and timely departmental communication.
• Maintains schedule and makes appointments for Leader as requested.
• Completes all administrative tasks needed to support department functions.
• Aids Leader with the team members' schedule.
• Aids Leader with monthly reports and contract preparation.
• Maintains timekeeping and attendance if applicable.
• Takes committee or department meeting minutes as needed.
• Develops and sets priorities of departmental needs.
• Communicates and maintains rapport with Leaders and Team Members.
• Aids department with various duties and/or projects related to the department's needs and responsibilities.
• Orders office supplies and computer equipment as requested if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• A minimum of four years of secretarial experience.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The posted hourly rate of pay 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
• Shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

Awards

• US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #1 in NY Metro Area
• US News & World Report 2025 - Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ and #3 Children’s Specialties in the Nation
• US News & World Report 2025 - JSUMC - #5 Hospital in NJ
• US News & World Report 2025 - John Theurer Cancer Center at HUMC - Ranked Nationally
• US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - Best Hospitals Honor Roll
• Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 - 7 HMH Institutions Named Among Becker’s Top 100
• Newsweek 2025 - Hackensack Meridian Health - America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
• Newsweek 2025 - Best Hospitals USA - HUMC - #59

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility. As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.