Night Shift Unit Secretary - Medical Admin (Part-time)

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit with clerical and secretarial duties. You will prepare, compile, and maintain patient and operational records in the electronic medical record, respond to messages, coordinate patient flow, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

The role requires basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology, with 1–2 years of medical secretarial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry) with ability to learn unit systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology or ability to learn to maintain medical records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient and unit records.
• Responds to calls and messages regarding patient information and unit operation.
• Coordinates patient flow and assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Maintains the electronic medical record and communicates consults with providers.
• Coordinates patient transportation to external facilities or discharge.
• Manage supplies and coordinate with support services.

Skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Medical secretarial experience

Education

High school diploma

Medical support coursework

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit with clerical and secretarial duties. You will prepare, compile, and maintain patient and operational records in the electronic medical record, respond to messages, coordinate patient flow, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

The role requires basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology, with 1–2 years of medical secretarial experience preferred.