Medical Unit Secretary — Patient Flow & Records

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Virtua Health seeks a unit clerk to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit, supporting patient flow and record accuracy. The role includes maintaining patient records in the electronic medical record, coordinating communications with providers, and assisting with transport and admissions/discharges while ensuring smooth unit operations.

This is a part-time, 12-hour shift position located on-site in Voorhees, NJ.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry).
• Understanding / familiarity of medical terminology.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain clerical information on the unit.
• Respond to, screen and refer telephone messages and requests regarding patient information and unit operation to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with coordination of patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Maintain patient’s electronic medical record, ensure completeness and accuracy of patient charts and records, communicate consults by contacting providers, and facilitate admission, discharge, transfer status.
• Assist with coordination of patient flow including coordination of patient transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and places orders for service, coordinating with Environmental Support Services as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Multitasking ability

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical support coursework

Job description

Virtua Health seeks a unit clerk to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit, supporting patient flow and record accuracy. The role includes maintaining patient records in the electronic medical record, coordinating communications with providers, and assisting with transport and admissions/discharges while ensuring smooth unit operations.

This is a part-time, 12-hour shift position located on-site in Voorhees, NJ.