Unit Secretary, Cardiology, Part Time Day, Camden

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Cardiology unit in Camden. This part-time day shift role handles clerical duties, patient records, and coordination of patient flow within the unit.

You will respond to calls, manage messages, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transportation coordination. Strong computer skills and medical terminology knowledge are preferred, with 1–2 years of medical secretarial experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1–2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn unit computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient charts and records on the unit; coordinates with care teams.
• Responds to telephone messages, screens inquiries, and routes to appropriate staff.
• Assists with patient flow, rounding, and visitor security within the unit.
• Arranges patient transportation to external facilities or home discharge.

Skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Admin experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Unit Secretary, Cardiology, Part Time Day, Camden page is loaded## Unit Secretary, Cardiology, Part Time Day, Camdenlocations: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Avetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R1064698# At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.**Location:**Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave**Remote Type:**On-Site**Employment Type:**Employee**Employment Classification:**Regular**Time Type:**Part time**Work Shift:**1st Shift (United States of America)**Total Weekly Hours:**24**Additional Locations:****Job Information:****Schedule:**Two 12-hour rotating days per week, 7:00am-7:00pm.Includes every 3rd weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and every other holiday.**Summary:**Performs clerical and secretarial duties on the unit.Prepares, compiles, and maintains patient and operational records in the nursing unit.**Position 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.**Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:**Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry), with ability to quickly learn and become proficient using Unit computer systems.Understanding / familiarity of medical terminology or ability to quickly learn in order to process and maintain accurate medical records.Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, tactfully, and courteously with customers and staff on all levels.Ability to multi-task effectively.1-2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting is preferred.**Required Education:**High school graduate or equivalent.Additional coursework in the medical support field is preferred.Hourly Rate: $18.69 - $26.01The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.For more benefits information.