Night-Shift Unit Clerk: Medical Records & Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Life insurance and AD&D

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a part‑time unit clerk to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit. You will prepare and maintain patient and unit records and support administrative processes in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include handling phone communications, aiding with patient flow, and ensuring accurate medical record documentation. Some weekend and holiday coverage is required; experience in medical secretarial work is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills for word processing and data entry.
• Understanding medical terminology or ability to learn quickly to maintain medical records.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills to communicate with staff and customers.
• Ability to multi‑task effectively in a clinical unit.
• 1–2 years of secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain clerical information on the unit.
• Answer, screen and route telephone messages and requests about patient information and unit operation.
• Assist with coordinating patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Maintain patient electronic medical records; ensure chart completeness and accuracy; communicate consults to providers.
• Coordinate patient flow including transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
• Maintain supplies and equipment; place orders for services and coordinate with Environmental Services.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Medical secretarial experience (1–2y)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a part‑time unit clerk to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit. You will prepare and maintain patient and unit records and support administrative processes in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include handling phone communications, aiding with patient flow, and ensuring accurate medical record documentation. Some weekend and holiday coverage is required; experience in medical secretarial work is preferred.