Medical Unit Secretary: Records & Patient Flow

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey is seeking a unit secretary to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit and maintain patient and operational records. The role supports patient flow and communications within the unit, ensuring accuracy of electronic medical records and proper routing of information.

The position includes a part-time day shift (two 12-hour days per week, 7:00am–7:00pm) with every 3rd weekend and alternate holidays, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills with ability to learn unit computer systems.
• Understanding medical terminology or ability to learn to process and maintain accurate medical records.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills communicating clearly with customers and staff at 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.
• 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

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Virtua Health in New Jersey is seeking a unit secretary to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit and maintain patient and operational records. The role supports patient flow and communications within the unit, ensuring accuracy of electronic medical records and proper routing of information.

The position includes a part-time day shift (two 12-hour days per week, 7:00am–7:00pm) with every 3rd weekend and alternate holidays, plus a comprehensive benefits package.