Night Shift Medical Unit Secretary – Patient Records

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Virtua Health in Mount Holly is seeking a part-time Unit Clerk to support nursing operations. You will perform clerical duties, compile and maintain patient and unit records, and ensure smooth administrative flow on the unit.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task in a busy clinical environment. Previous medical office experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills; able to use unit computer systems.
• Understanding or familiarity with medical terminology to maintain accurate medical records.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• 1–2 years of secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting 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

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Secretarial experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical support coursework

Job description

Virtua Health in Mount Holly is seeking a part-time Unit Clerk to support nursing operations. You will perform clerical duties, compile and maintain patient and unit records, and ensure smooth administrative flow on the unit.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task in a busy clinical environment. Previous medical office experience is preferred.