Medical Unit Administrative Assistant

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Unit Administrative Assistant to perform clerical duties on the nursing unit and maintain patient records. You will respond to calls, coordinate patient flow, and help manage admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring privacy and accuracy.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong communication. 1–2 years of medical admin experience is preferred and a per diem schedule is available, with day shifts in

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn unit computer systems quickly.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and accurate medical records processing.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills for staff and patients.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced medical setting.
• 1–2 years of secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties on the unit and maintain patient and operational records.
• Respond to and screen telephone messages and refer requests to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Maintain patient electronic medical records and communicate consults to providers.
• Support patient transportation coordination for discharges or external transfers.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Medical administrative experience

Education

High school diploma

Medical support coursework preferred

Tools

Unit computer systems

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Unit Administrative Assistant to perform clerical duties on the nursing unit and maintain patient records. You will respond to calls, coordinate patient flow, and help manage admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring privacy and accuracy.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong communication. 1–2 years of medical admin experience is preferred and a per diem schedule is available, with day shifts in