Unit Assistant - Emergency Department - Perth Amboy- PT Days with Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Health
Perth Amboy, NJ
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.

Responsible for efficient communication and activities related to the transcription and processing of physicians orders, maintenance of the medical record of the chart and receptionist functions. Key functions of communication include written, computer, telephone, verbal and fax transmission. Performs patient/customer relation and receptionist roles in manner consistent with Raritan Bay Medical Centers Pride in Caring program.

Responsibilties

  • Performs accurately the transcription of physician orders and entry into the computer with RN validation.
  • Responsible for efficient communication, receptionist role and customer service activities related to clerical aspect of the nursing unit.
  • Assists RN, interdisciplinary team members and physicians by getting their charts, obtaining data, information or provide assistance as requested during shift.
  • Responsible for efficient notifications and processes required for patient placement through-put, transfers and discharges.
  • Uses organizational skills to prepare, compile, and maintain accurate and complete charts.
  • Operates Omnicell and computer system efficiently for order entries, inquiries and charges.
  • Maintains a safe environment of care that promotes patient and personal well-being.
  • Promptly makes appointments for patient services and/or tests with RBMC, at JSYOPC, in other facilities, completes necessary forms as requested.
  • Maintains chart in proper sequence, files reports and records after review by nurse in charge during shift.
  • Coordinates coverage of all nursing units with other unit assistants on duty to provide two tours to each assigned unit after midnight and 4 a.m. Demonstrates ability to utilize unit assistant skills on all nursing units of the medical center.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
  • Successful completion of unit assistant course and/or training program, including medical terminology and computer skills

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

  • Previous clerical experience and medical terminology preferred.
  • Computer skills and exposure to health care setting preferred.
  • Sitting at computer workstation; standing, walking; minimal pushing, pulling, lifting, and multi-tasking.

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.Starting at $18.36 Hourly
Posted 2026-03-15

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