Pediatric ER Unit Secretary – Night Shift, On-Site

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ seeks a Unit Secretary to support nursing staff by handling clerical tasks, maintaining patient records, and coordinating information on the unit.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced hospital environment. This on-site position offers night shifts and regular hours with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn unit computer systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology to process and maintain accurate medical records.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills with customers and staff.

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 familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ seeks a Unit Secretary to support nursing staff by handling clerical tasks, maintaining patient records, and coordinating information on the unit.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced hospital environment. This on-site position offers night shifts and regular hours with competitive pay and benefits.