Med-Surg Unit Clerk & Patient Flow Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability (optional)

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary to support a nursing unit in Voorhees Township, NJ. Responsibilities include clerical tasks, patient flow coordination, and maintaining medical records.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal abilities. Prior medical secretarial experience is preferred, with shifts including every 3rd weekend and some holidays.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry), with ability to quickly learn and become proficient using Unit computer systems.
• Understanding / familiarity of medical terminology or ability to quickly learn in order to process and maintain accurate medical records.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, tactfully, and courteously with customers and staff on all levels.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• 1-2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on unit. 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, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Maintains patient’s electronic medical record, ensures completeness and accuracy of patient charts and records, communicates consults by contacting providers, and facilitates admission, discharge, transfer status.
• Assists with coordination of patient flow including coordination of patient transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and places orders for service, coordinating with Environmental Support Services as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary to support a nursing unit in Voorhees Township, NJ. Responsibilities include clerical tasks, patient flow coordination, and maintaining medical records.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal abilities. Prior medical secretarial experience is preferred, with shifts including every 3rd weekend and some holidays.