Unit Clerk: Medical Records & Admin Support

Paramount Care Centers; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Job summary

Paramount Care Centers in New Jersey is seeking an Unit Clerk to provide clerical and secretarial support in the nursing department. You will handle medical records, transcription tasks, and unit operations to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position involves preparing admission charts, routing orders, updating vital signs charts, scheduling physician visits, and maintaining documentation while upholding confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• This position requires a high school degree with college/business school coursework.
• Experience with medical terminology and transcription is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.
• Must be able to type proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to nursing staff and manage unit documentation.
• Deliver admission charts and initiate forms for admissions.
• Fax physicians’ orders daily and route printouts accordingly.
• Maintain medical records per policy and perform chart audits.
• Schedule physician appointments and coordinate with nursing staff.
• Assist in staffing sheets and help manage unit supplies and stock.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and handle confidential information.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Unit Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing

Phone system

Basic computer skills

Office equipment

People skills

Multitasking

Discretion

TB test compliance

Education

High school diploma with college coursework

Medical terminology & transcription knowledge (preferred)

Job description

Paramount Care Centers in New Jersey is seeking an Unit Clerk to provide clerical and secretarial support in the nursing department. You will handle medical records, transcription tasks, and unit operations to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position involves preparing admission charts, routing orders, updating vital signs charts, scheduling physician visits, and maintaining documentation while upholding confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.