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Department Assistant - Nursing Admin - Maternal Child Health - Full-time - Day

Capital Health (US)·Pennington, New Jersey

$20 - $26/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Provides comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to multiple departments, including calendar management and meeting coordination. Handles confidential records, processes invoices, and serves as a liaison between various hospital departments and external vendors.

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.

Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.

Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.

As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position.

Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range: $20.10 - $26.13 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Overview SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job) Performs administrative activities within established guidelines to support multiple department operations.

Provides secretarial support to facilitate smooth operation of multiple departments.

Coordinates workflow to ensure operation within multiple departments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High school diploma or GED.

Associate's or business school degree preferred.

Experience

  • Three years of clerical, office, or administrative experience.
  • Other
  • Credentials:
  • Knowledge and
  • Skills: Broad knowledge of administrative and clerical functions. Possesses good understanding of organization's structure.
  • Special
  • Training: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) required. Familiarity with basic internet searching and browsing.
  • Mental,
  • Behavioral and
  • Emotional
  • Abilities: Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Usual
  • Work
  • Day:8 Hours ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintains calendars for Department Head with accuracy, updating as changes occur. Schedules meetings and coordinates meeting arrangements, including facilities, catering, and logistics assuring smooth functioning of events. Makes travel arrangements as needed. Maintains, on a timely and accurate basis, records and databases of information specific to multiple departments, often of a highly confidential nature. Maintains confidential files for the department. May process timekeeping and tracking of PTO in accordance with policy and procedure, serves as liaison with Payroll and Human Resources. Coordinates the timely and accurate receipt, processing, production, and distribution of regular reports to appropriate department staff. Processes timely and accurately requisitions, invoices and expense reports, determines appropriate accounting codes, and obtain necessary signatures. Contacts, makes inquiries, and schedules appointments with appropriate outside individuals and vendors. Attends, participates in, and provides constructive input in assigned committee meetings. Prepares, edits, and proofreads letters, memoranda, documents, and presentations from drafts or independently in a timely manner. Designs formats and lays out presentations and documents as needed, using basic and intermediate features of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point). Reviews, determines appropriate disposition of, and respond to mail, faxes, email in a timely manner.
  • Performs a variety of clerical tasks: monitors and orders office supplies, makes copies, sends and receives faxes as required. Maintains an orderly filing system for records, documents, printed material, and hospital and departmental manuals. Organizes data and information on a regular basis. Ensures maintenance of hard copy and computer files periodically as required. Maintains existing databases in standard and specialized database applications. May conduct research on the Internet. Maintains hospital and departmental logs and catalogs. Serves as liaison with facilities or building management, safety, and security to ensure consistent provision of services and to resolve problems as needed. Participates in office renovation, space allocation, and office moves, coordinating IT, telephone, facilities and other support services as needed. Develops, formats, prepares, and/or types purchase orders, requisitions, work schedules, correspondence, reports, and other related documents. Expedites and ensures delivery of materials and supplies. Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Physical
  • DEMANDS
  • AND
  • WORK
  • Environment
  • Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Wrist position deviation, Keyboard use/repetitive motion,
  • Talk or
  • Hear
  • Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Pinching/fine motor activities Continuous physical demands include Sitting Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 20 lbs.
  • Sensory
  • Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate
  • Hearing
  • Anticipated
  • Occupational
  • Exposure
  • Risks
  • Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Dust/Particulate
  • Matter
  • This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Healthcare FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Spouse
  • Voluntary Life Employee
  • Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED, with an associate's or business degree preferred. Candidates must have three years of clerical or administrative experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Record Keeping
  • Vendor Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Administrative Support
  • Proofreading
  • Calendar Management
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Expense Reporting
  • Data Organization
  • Timekeeping

Benefits

  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vision Plan
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Dental Plan
  • Medical Plan
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • In-House Employee Pharmacy
  • Commuter Transit
  • Commuter Parking
  • Voluntary Legal Services
  • Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
  • Paid Time-Off Program
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
  • Basic Group Term Life Insurance
  • Retirement Savings And Investment Plan
  • Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$20 - $26/hr
Locations
Pennington, New Jersey; Hopewell, New Jersey
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Capital Health (US)

Capital Health is the region’s leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Comprised of two hospitals (our Regional Medical Center in Trenton and Capital...

Salary listed on 275 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Maternal Child Health admin roles stay steady

In New Jersey, Department Assistant roles in Nursing Administration for Maternal Child Health are typically driven by ongoing hospital and outpatient support needs, especially where scheduling, records, and coordination keep clinical teams moving. These roles can be competitive because employers often want three years of clerical or administrative experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, and a background that fits a fast-paced care setting. If you are considering applying, tailor your resume to show healthcare office support and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time.

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