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City of New York

UNIT CLERK

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Company Description APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE ... The unit clerk is directly responsible for stocking and maintaining all necessary units' supplies ...

City of New York

Unit Clerk

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$42K - $48K/yr

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE Adult Protective Service ... The unit clerk is directly responsible for stocking and maintaining all necessary units supplies ...

City of New York

Unit Clerk

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Company Description APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE ... The unit clerk is directly responsible for stocking and maintaining all necessary units supplies ...

City of New York

UNIT CLERK

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$40K - $47K/yr

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE Adult Protective Service ... The unit clerk is directly responsible for stocking and maintaining all necessary units' supplies ...

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How much do unit associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for unit associate in Morristown, NJ is $20.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a unit associate?

Unit Associates are professionals who provide administrative and operational support within a specific department or unit of an organization, often in healthcare or business settings. Their duties typically include managing records, scheduling appointments, assisting staff and clients, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Unit Associates play a vital role in maintaining organization and efficiency, enabling other team members to focus on their primary responsibilities. They may also handle communication between different departments and provide customer service as needed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a unit associate?

To thrive as a Unit Associate, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often with experience in healthcare or administrative settings. Familiarity with hospital information systems, electronic medical records (EMRs), and office software is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and multitasking abilities help Unit Associates manage patient information and support clinical staff efficiently. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring smooth unit operations, accurate record-keeping, and effective coordination within healthcare teams.

What are some common challenges faced by unit associates and how can they be addressed?

Unit Associates often work in fast-paced healthcare environments where multitasking and prioritization are essential. Common challenges include managing simultaneous administrative tasks, supporting clinical staff, and handling patient inquiries efficiently. To address these challenges, successful Unit Associates develop strong organizational skills, maintain clear communication with team members, and proactively seek clarification when priorities shift. Building strong relationships within the team and staying adaptable can help ease transitions during busy periods.

What is the difference between Unit Associate vs Nursing Assistant?

AspectUnit AssociateNursing Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or GED; certification often required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilitiesHospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare support roles in hospitals and clinicsDirect patient care in healthcare settings
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for support roles assisting nursesMore focused on patient care and basic nursing tasks

The main difference between a Unit Associate and a Nursing Assistant lies in their responsibilities and certifications. Unit Associates typically handle administrative and support tasks without direct patient care, while Nursing Assistants provide basic patient care and often require certification. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings, but Nursing Assistants have more direct interaction with patients.

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Infographic showing various Unit Associate job openings in Morristown, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 31% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,517 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

(Filled) Unit Associate I, Per Diem, Variable Shifts, Atlantic Health, Hackettstown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System

Hackettstown, NJ • On-site

$22.61/hr

Per diem

Posted 3 days ago

New

Atlantic Health System rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 275 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description


  • Communications: Answers phones promptly and politely while directing
    customers appropriately and efficiently. Uses proper phone etiquette and
    ADIET. Politely greets visitors, patients, and staff, answering their questions
    and directing them as needed. Answers call lights promptly and delegates
    request to appropriate staff using approved communication devices (Vocera).
  • Acts as liaison between Nursing, Bed Management, Patient Access,
    Environmental Services and Transport to ensure appropriate patient placement
    and flow. Demonstrates knowledge and competency with computer systems to
    perform timely and accurate unit/floor admissions, transfers and discharges.
    Removes all discharged patients from the system within fifteen minutes or less.
  • Maintains positive working relationships with ancillary/support departments to
    facilitate scheduling of diagnostic tests, procedures and services. Obtains
    patient supplies, results and medical records as appropriate. Makes follow up
    patient appointments as applicable. Conducts patient rounds.
    Maintains patient records and facilitates patient education. Prints patient labels
    and wristbands as appropriate. Organizes paper patient records to support
    timely HIM scanning. Provides document scanning as needed. Assists with
    admission packets and discharge/transfer paperwork and documentation and
    records transfer. Assigns patient education (Aceso UPCARE) as directed by
    clinicians. Coordinates distribution of patient itineraries. Assist with enrolling
    patients in patient portal.
  • Resource for hospital information systems and devices. Troubleshoots unit/floor
    computer problems (computer errors, printer jams, broken equipment, etc.).
    Identifies, reports (to Customer Support Center) and tracks problems with
    hospital information systems/devices. Serves as training support to nursing
    staff for non-clinical computer system functions such as printing labels, ADT.
    Participates in training of new unit associates.
    Business Continuity Access (BCA) Coordination: Ensures competency with BCA
    procedures. Completes daily check of BCA computer/devices. Maintains BCA
    forms. Organizes and participates in BCA drills. Assists clinical staff with BCA
    education and implementation during a downtime. Assists with back entry of
    orders after a downtime.
  • Monitors unit/floor environment for cleanliness, safety and patient/staff
    comfort. Keeps work station organized and uncluttered. Reports and follows up
    on cleaning needs, leaks, temperature adjustments, safety concerns to
    appropriate departments (EVS, Plant Engineering, etc.).
  • Maintains unit associate Competency/Furthers Self Development. Attends Unit
    associate meetings and/or receives updates on meeting content. Reviews UA
    website, unit UA emails/notices. Follows all OSHA, Joint Commission, Dept. of
    Health, HIPAA and hospital/system policies. Performs payroll and API
    scheduling duties as applicable. Participates in unit-based rounding/audits, staff
    meetings, unit specific workflows and customer service initiatives as requested
    by unit/floor manager. Safely transports specimens and returns equipment to
    appropriate department as requested. Other duties as assigned. Observes and
    maintains isolation precautions. Follows hand washing protocol. Maintains a
    clean and clutter free work environment. Uses and stores equipment properly.
    Must work in a fast-paced environment with positive customer service skills.

Qualifications
Required:
1. HS Diploma or equivalent.
2. Six months of health care work experience, preferred.
3. Minimum 6 months of steady work history.
Preferred:
1. Knowledge of and familiarity with hospital equipment, supplies and procedures.
2. Ability to identify clinical and environmental emergency/urgent situations and to follow established procedures.
3. Highly effective interpersonal communication skills to interface with inter-professional staff, patients, families, visitors, and other hospital employees.

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Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 14th year in a row to Fortune's "Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For" list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families and our employees.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Morristown, NJ, US

Year founded

1996

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