Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring: Unit Secretary - Operating Room - Per Diem
Hackensack Meridian Health, Neptune City, NJ, United States
Unit Secretary - Operating Room - Per Diem Days
Join our team as a Unit Secretary - Operating Room - Per Diem Days at Hackensack Meridian Health.
Job 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 support one another to succeed. We foster a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, where benefits are complemented by a supportive environment. Together, we are advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as leaders of positive change.
Responsibilities
- Perform clerical duties related to patient admission, discharge, and documentation, prioritizing and organizing work based on department needs.
- Greet patients and families, assisting with forms and paperwork.
- Complete admission and discharge paperwork and file processing.
- Develop rapport and cooperative relationships with nursing and clinical staff; respond to queries and requests from healthcare providers.
- Organize and file medical information appropriately.
- Answer phones and call bells; communicate clearly with other units, physicians, and guests.
- Safeguard sensitive medical information, maintaining confidentiality.
- Assist with troubleshooting computer and system issues within the department.
- Maintain and stock clerical supplies and equipment.
- Perform other tasks as necessary to ensure departmental efficiency.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Proficiency in medical vocabulary and understanding of hospital policies.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
Preferred:
- Completion of secretarial or medical terminology courses.
- Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting.
Additional Information
The starting pay rate is a good faith estimate of the minimum base pay at the time of posting and does not guarantee a specific offer. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, skills, location, and internal factors. Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans. The hourly rate starts at $18.36.
Job Details
- Seniority Level: Not Applicable
- Employment Type: Other
- Job Function: Administrative
- Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare