Medical Records & Unit Coordination Specialist

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) / 401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave as per laws

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees is seeking a part-time, on-site unit clerk to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit. You will prepare and maintain patient and operational records, supporting smooth unit operations and patient flow.

The role requires basic computer skills, some medical terminology knowledge, and strong communication with staff. High school diploma is required; 1–2 years of medical secretarial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Additional coursework in the medical support field is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology or ability to learn quickly to process medical records.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills with customers and staff.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• 1–2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting 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

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Medical support coursework

Tools

Unit computer systems

Job description

Virtua Health in Voorhees is seeking a part-time, on-site unit clerk to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit. You will prepare and maintain patient and operational records, supporting smooth unit operations and patient flow.

The role requires basic computer skills, some medical terminology knowledge, and strong communication with staff. High school diploma is required; 1–2 years of medical secretarial experience is preferred.