Unit Secretary

Req #: 0000259154 | Full-Time, Hourly | Evening Shift | $19.56 per hour | Location: 655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

About the role

As a Unit Secretary, you'll play a vital role in supporting our nursing team while helping create a welcoming, organized environment for patients, families, and visitors. If you enjoy multitasking, communicating with people, and keeping operations running smoothly, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes of patient care. As the central point of communication for the nursing unit, you'll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure information flows accurately and efficiently, so patients receive exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients, families, visitors, and physicians while providing exceptional customer service.
• Answering telephones, call bells, and intercoms, directing requests to the appropriate team members.
• Coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining accurate patient information.
• Entering physician orders and updating patient records using electronic medical record systems.
• Preparing, organizing, and maintaining reports and unit documentation.
• Supporting the daily operations of the nursing station by maintaining supplies and ensuring an organized work environment.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote efficient workflows and positive patient experiences.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous clerical, administrative, or customer service experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, multitasking, and computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Previous experience as a Unit Clerk, Unit Secretary, or in a hospital or medical office setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, electronic medical records, physician order entry, and healthcare documentation.

Skills

This role might be for you if you:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment where no two days are the same.
• Thrive on staying organized and balancing multiple priorities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
• Take pride in providing outstanding customer service and compassionate support.
• Are comfortable using computers and learning electronic health record systems.
• Enjoy being part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
• Seek a healthcare career where your organizational skills directly support clinical excellence.

Benefits

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Pay

$19.56 per hour

Schedule

Evening Shift