Unit Assistant- Behavioral Health- Perth Amboy- FT- Day

Hackensack Meridian Health

1 month ago

Perth Amboy, New Jersey$18.36 HourlyFull TimeGeneral Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Unit Assistant- Behavioral Health- Perth Amboy- FT- Day in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Unit Assistant at Hackensack Meridian includes: 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.

Requirements

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

Computer skills and exposure to health care setting preferred.

Sitting at computer work station; standing, walking; minimal pushing, pulling, lifting, and multi-tasking.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $18.36/hr

Work Schedule

Full time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Hackensack Meridian Health in United States.

Key Skills

TranscriptionOrder EntryComputer System OperationCommunicationCustomer ServiceClerical SupportData ObtainingChart MaintenanceOmnicell OperationSafety MaintenanceMedical TerminologyOrganizational Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Unit Assistant- Behavioral Health- Perth Amboy- FT- Day position at Hackensack Meridian Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Hackensack Meridian Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $18.36 Hourly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $18 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Transcription, Order Entry, Computer System Operation, Communication, Customer Service, Clerical Support, Data Obtaining, Chart Maintenance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Unit Assistant accurately transcribes physician orders into the computer system with RN validation and manages efficient communication and receptionist duties for the nursing unit. This role also involves assisting the interdisciplinary team by obtaining necessary charts and data, and managing p...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid leave, Tuition reimbursement, Retirement benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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