Night-Shift Unit Secretary: Medical Records & Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a unit clerk to support nursing unit clerical tasks, patient records, and care coordination during the night shift. This role requires meticulous record-keeping, confidentiality, and teamwork with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position entails managing electronic medical records, handling inquiries, coordinating transportation and admissions, and assisting with supply and on-unit operations in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; medical support coursework preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn unit computer systems.
• Strong communication and multitasking in a medical setting.
• 1–2 years of secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on the unit.
• Responds to, screens and refers telephone messages and requests regarding patient information and unit operation.
• 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.
• Coordinates patient transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and places orders for service.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Medical admin experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical support coursework preferred

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a unit clerk to support nursing unit clerical tasks, patient records, and care coordination during the night shift. This role requires meticulous record-keeping, confidentiality, and teamwork with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position entails managing electronic medical records, handling inquiries, coordinating transportation and admissions, and assisting with supply and on-unit operations in a busy hospital setting.