ER Unit Secretary - Night Shift: Records & Patient Flow

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time unit secretary to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit in Voorhees, NJ. You will prepare and maintain patient and operational records, manage calls, and coordinate patient flow and admissions as part of the care team.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal abilities to interact with staff and patients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a clinical unit.
• 1–2 years of secretarial/administrative assistant experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and secretarial duties on the unit.
• Prepares and maintains patient and operational records in the nursing unit.
• Responds to and screens telephone messages and patient information requests.
• Assists with patient flow coordination, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Maintains patient electronic medical records for completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Word processing

Data entry

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Medical support coursework

Tools

Unit computer systems

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time unit secretary to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit in Voorhees, NJ. You will prepare and maintain patient and operational records, manage calls, and coordinate patient flow and admissions as part of the care team.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal abilities to interact with staff and patients in a fast-paced environment.