Medical Unit Administrative Specialist

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

Health and dependent care flexible-sp

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a part-time Unit Clerk to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit, maintain patient and operational records, and support care teams. This on-site role handles lab results, orders, and patient flow coordination.

The position requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry), with ability to learn 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, including lab and other test results.
• Transcribes and accurately 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

Multi-tasking

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a part-time Unit Clerk to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit, maintain patient and operational records, and support care teams. This on-site role handles lab results, orders, and patient flow coordination.

The position requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task.