Night Unit Secretary - Medical Records & Admin

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Unit Clerk to support nursing operations on-site at Lourdes Health System, 1600 Haddon Ave. The role focuses on clerical duties, patient records, and coordination of patient flow within a night-shift schedule.

Responsibilities include managing unit records, handling patient information requests, and assisting with transport coordination, while maintaining accurate electronic medical records. Competitive benefits follow and the role is on-site.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills for word processing and data entry.
• Understanding of medical terminology or ability to learn quickly.
• Professional demeanor with courteous communication.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a clinical unit.
• 1-2 years of secretarial or administrative support in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain clerical information on the unit.
• Screen and refer telephone messages and patient information requests.
• Coordinate patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Maintain electronic medical records, ensuring chart completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate patient transport to external facilities or home discharge.
• Manage supplies and equipment and place service orders as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Professional demeanor

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking ability

Education

High school graduate

Medical support coursework preferred

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Unit Clerk to support nursing operations on-site at Lourdes Health System, 1600 Haddon Ave. The role focuses on clerical duties, patient records, and coordination of patient flow within a night-shift schedule.

Responsibilities include managing unit records, handling patient information requests, and assisting with transport coordination, while maintaining accurate electronic medical records. Competitive benefits follow and the role is on-site.