Night Shift Unit Secretary — EMR & Patient Flow

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health in Marlton, NJ seeks a part-time Unit Secretary to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit, maintaining patient and operational records and supporting daily workflow.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal communication to interact with patients, families, and staff.

Typical schedule includes two 12-hour night shifts 7:00 pm–7:00 am, with every 3rd weekend and every other holiday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry) and ability to learn unit computer systems.
• Understanding or ability to learn medical terminology to maintain accurate records.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on the unit, responds to, screens and refers messages regarding patient information and unit operations.
• Maintains patient electronic medical records, ensures chart completeness, communicates consults with providers, and facilitates admission, discharge and transfer status.
• Coordinates patient flow including transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
• Maintains supplies and equipment and places orders for services, coordinating with Environmental Services as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Medical administrative experience

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Medical support coursework (preferred)

Job description

Virtua Health in Marlton, NJ seeks a part-time Unit Secretary to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit, maintaining patient and operational records and supporting daily workflow.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal communication to interact with patients, families, and staff.

Typical schedule includes two 12-hour night shifts 7:00 pm–7:00 am, with every 3rd weekend and every other holiday.