NICU Unit Clerk – Day Shift, On-Site, Per Diem

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)/403(b)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time unit secretary to support nursing staff with clerical and records duties in Voorhees, NJ. The role includes processing patient information, coordinating patient flow, and maintaining electronic medical records on the unit.

This Per Diem position requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal abilities. Experience in a medical setting is preferred; high school diploma required; hourly rate $18.00–$21.33.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry), with ability to quickly learn and become proficient using 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 courteous 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. 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

Computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Administrative experience (medical)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical support coursework preferred

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time unit secretary to support nursing staff with clerical and records duties in Voorhees, NJ. The role includes processing patient information, coordinating patient flow, and maintaining electronic medical records on the unit.

This Per Diem position requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal abilities. Experience in a medical setting is preferred; high school diploma required; hourly rate $18.00–$21.33.