Labor & Delivery Admin Specialist — Vital Unit Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing units with clerical tasks and patient records. This on-site role involves processing tests, transcribing orders, and coordinating patient flow on a routine 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate medical records, responding to inquiries, and coordinating transport and test scheduling. A strong professional demeanor and basic computer skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry) and ability to learn unit computer systems.
• Understanding or ability to learn medical terminology to maintain medical records.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on unit, including lab and other test results.
• Transcribes and enters physician orders into the computer system.
• Responds to, screens and refers telephone messages and requests regarding patient information and unit operation to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists with coordination of patient flow and visitor security.
• Maintains patient medical records in computer system, ensuring completeness and accuracy of patient charts and records, physician orders, admission, discharge, transfer status.
• Assists with coordination of patient flow.
• Sets up transportation and appointments for follow up with physicians.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and places orders for service, coordinating with Environmental Support Services as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing units with clerical tasks and patient records. This on-site role involves processing tests, transcribing orders, and coordinating patient flow on a routine 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate medical records, responding to inquiries, and coordinating transport and test scheduling. A strong professional demeanor and basic computer skills are essential for success.