Unit Clerk- Long Term Care Department Day Shift

UNIT CLERK- LONG TERM CARE DEPARTMENT FULL TIME DAY SHIFT 21095

Job Category
:
Nursing/Nursing Support

Requisition Number
: UNITC
009133

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• Posted :
  February 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Unit Clerk.

Job Duties

Performs a variety of clerical and typing assignments including entering data in the computer.

Opens and routes incoming mail. Distributes correspondence and other materials to staff and other departments.

Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers; communicates effectively with personnel and other departments as necessary.

Adheres to patient confidentiality policy and procedures.

Maintains adequate inventory of supplies in office, and reorders appropriately.

Prepares purchase requisitions and check requests and maintains check request and purchase requisition files.

Maintains record keeping and filing system in accordance with departmental system. Classifies, sorts and files correspondence, records and other materials as required.

Performs a variety of clerical assignments (e.g., photocopying).

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Completes annual education programs.

Attends staff meetings in accordance with policy.

Collects information relative to quality assurance issues and participates in performance improvement activities.

Delivers specimens to the Laboratory.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.

Participates in orientation of newly hired ward clerks.

Maintains ED statistical data as directed.

Participates in ED committees and in CQI activities as assigned.

Runs errands in ED and/or as necessary.

Assists other personnel in the ED as necessary.

Performs other related duties as required.

Attends monthly staff meetings.

BASIC COMPETENCIES

Education

High school graduation or equivalent required.

BLS or Heart Saver certification required

Experience

1 year of clerical experience preferred.

Skills

Typing: 45 wpm (tested).

Computer skills of a word processing nature.

Good, comfortable working knowledge of the computer.

Must pass alphanumeric skills test.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred.

JOB SETTING/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mainly sedentary with some reaching, stooping, bending, stretching, crouching, kneeling, walking.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range

$19.17 DIFFERENTIALS $1.15 EVE NIGHT & WEEKEND

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Required: High School or better in Diploma/GED.

Preferred: 1 year of Clerical experience.

Required: BLS

Preferred: Heart Saver

Equal Opportunity Employer

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