UNIT SECRETARY – RIVERVIEW MED/SURG – PER DIEM – NIGHTS
Apply for the Unit Secretary role at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.
Location: Riverview Medical Center, Borough of Red Bank, New Jersey.
Shift: Night. Status: Per Diem.
Requisition # 2025-171819.
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 we help one another to succeed.
Responsibilities
* Perform 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 and assisting them in filling out necessary forms and paperwork.
* Completing admission and discharge paperwork and file processing.
* Developing a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responding to questions or requests from healthcare providers.
* Organizing and filing medical information appropriately.
* Answering phones and the call bell and communicating clearly when receiving information from other units, physicians, 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
* High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
* Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy and procedures.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficient computer skills that include Google Suite platforms.
Preferred Education and Experience
* Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course.
* Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting.
Compensation
Starting at $18.36 hourly.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hackensack Meridian Health 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, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or other protected categories.
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