Pediatric ER Unit Secretary – Night Shift (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ, is seeking a unit clerk for night shift on the nursing unit. You will handle clerical tasks, manage patient records, and assist with patient flow and transportation coordination.

Responsibilities include maintaining EMRs, responding to calls, and coordinating with staff to support unit operations. A high school diploma is required; some medical secretarial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills; learn unit computer systems.
• Understanding/ familiarity with medical terminology; learn to maintain medical records.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills for customers and staff.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• 1–2 years secretarial or administrative experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on unit.
• Responds to, screens and routes telephone messages regarding patient information and unit operations.
• Assists with coordination of patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Maintains patient's electronic medical records; ensures charts are complete and accurate.
• Coordinates patient transportation to external facilities or discharge home.
• Maintains supplies and equipment; places orders for service with Environmental Services.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Medical secretarial experience

Education

High school diploma

Medical support coursework preferred

Job description

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ, is seeking a unit clerk for night shift on the nursing unit. You will handle clerical tasks, manage patient records, and assist with patient flow and transportation coordination.

Responsibilities include maintaining EMRs, responding to calls, and coordinating with staff to support unit operations. A high school diploma is required; some medical secretarial experience is preferred.