Clinical Unit Secretary & Records Coordinator

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health seeks a unit secretary to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit, preparing and maintaining patient and operational records. You will respond to telephone messages, assist with patient flow, manage the electronic medical record, and coordinate admissions and discharges.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced medical setting are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn unit computer systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology or ability to learn quickly.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal communication.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain clerical information on the unit; respond to calls and referrals.
• Maintain patient electronic medical records; ensure chart accuracy; communicate consults to providers.
• Coordinate patient flow including rounding and visitor security.
• Coordinate patient transportation to external facilities or home discharge; liaise with Environmental Services.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Professional demeanor

Multi-tasking

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Virtua Health seeks a unit secretary to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit, preparing and maintaining patient and operational records. You will respond to telephone messages, assist with patient flow, manage the electronic medical record, and coordinate admissions and discharges.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced medical setting are essential.