Night-Shift Medical Unit Secretary (EMR & Patient Flow)

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

403(b) / 401(k) subject to collective‑

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees Township, NJ seeks a part-time unit secretary to perform clerical duties on the nursing unit and maintain patient records. This role supports patient flow, communications, and coordination with providers for admissions, discharges, and transfers.

The position requires high school graduation, basic computer skills, and the ability to learn medical terminology. It offers a 7:00pm–7:00am night shift with every third weekend and alternating holidays; compensation is hourly.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry) and ability to learn Unit computer systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology or ability to learn to process and maintain medical records.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills for clear, tactful communication with customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on unit; responds to messages and requests regarding patient information.
• Maintains patient electronic medical records; ensures chart accuracy and communicates with providers.
• Coordinates patient flow including transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
• Maintains supplies and equipment; places orders and coordinates with Environmental Services.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Medical admin experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Unit computer systems

Job description

Virtua Health in Voorhees Township, NJ seeks a part-time unit secretary to perform clerical duties on the nursing unit and maintain patient records. This role supports patient flow, communications, and coordination with providers for admissions, discharges, and transfers.

The position requires high school graduation, basic computer skills, and the ability to learn medical terminology. It offers a 7:00pm–7:00am night shift with every third weekend and alternating holidays; compensation is hourly.