Nursing Unit Secretary - Part-Time Patient Care Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Job summary

Virtua is seeking a part-time Unit Clerk on-site in New Jersey to perform clerical duties in the nursing unit. The role involves maintaining patient records, handling calls, and supporting patient flow and security within the unit.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions/discharges, updating electronic medical records, and ordering supplies as needed. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills to operate unit systems.
• Ability to learn medical terminology quickly to maintain records.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal communication with staff and patients.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a busy unit setting.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on unit.
• Responds to, screens and refers telephone messages and requests regarding patient information and unit operation to the appropriate personnel.
• 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, communicates consults by contacting providers, and facilitates admission, discharge, transfer status.
• Assists with coordination of patient flow including coordination of patient transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and places orders for service, coordinating with Environmental Support Services as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology understanding

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Virtua is seeking a part-time Unit Clerk on-site in New Jersey to perform clerical duties in the nursing unit. The role involves maintaining patient records, handling calls, and supporting patient flow and security within the unit.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions/discharges, updating electronic medical records, and ordering supplies as needed. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.