Labor & Delivery Unit Secretary – Day Shift, On-Site

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a unit-based administrative assistant to perform clerical duties on the nursing unit and support patient flow. You will prepare, compile, and maintain patient and operational records.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with staff and patients. A high school diploma is required, and 1–2 years of medical secretarial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn unit computer systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology or ability to learn medical terminology quickly.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills with customers and staff.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• 1–2 years of secretarial/administrative experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on unit, including lab results and other test results; transcribes and enters physician orders; screens and refers messages.
• Maintains patient medical records in computer system, ensuring completeness and accuracy of charts, orders, admissions and transfers.
• Coordinates patient flow; sets up transportation and follow-up appointments.
• Maintains supplies and equipment; places orders for service and coordinates with Environmental Services.

Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Medical support coursework

Job description

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a unit-based administrative assistant to perform clerical duties on the nursing unit and support patient flow. You will prepare, compile, and maintain patient and operational records.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with staff and patients. A high school diploma is required, and 1–2 years of medical secretarial experience is preferred.