Medical Unit Secretary - Night Shift, Patient Flow

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit at 1600 Haddon Ave. This on-site position features a night shift (7:00pm–7:00am) with two 12-hour shifts and a 24-hour weekly commitment, including every 3rd weekend and some holidays.

You will manage patient records, field calls, support patient flow, and assist with unit coordination. A minimum of basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology are required; 1–2

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on unit; responds to messages and refers requests regarding patient information and unit operation.
• Maintains patient's electronic medical record; ensures completeness and accuracy of patient charts; communicates consults with providers; 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 Services as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Professional demeanor

Multi-tasking

Medical secretarial experience (1–2y)

Education

High school diploma

Medical support coursework preferred

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit at 1600 Haddon Ave. This on-site position features a night shift (7:00pm–7:00am) with two 12-hour shifts and a 24-hour weekly commitment, including every 3rd weekend and some holidays.

You will manage patient records, field calls, support patient flow, and assist with unit coordination. A minimum of basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology are required; 1–2