Unit Secretary, CCU, Part time 7am-7pm, Camden

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Camden is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary for the CCU to perform clerical and secretarial duties. Responsibilities include managing patient records, assisting with patient flow, and maintaining unit operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a medical setting and strong interpersonal skills, ensuring effective communication with staff and patients.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain clerical information on unit.
• Respond to and screen telephone messages regarding patient information.
• Assist with coordination of patient flow and visitor security.
• Maintain patients' electronic medical records for completeness and accuracy.
• Manage supplies and place service orders as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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Schedule

Days vary depending on unit needs. Includes every other 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

• 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 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 of secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting is preferred.

Required Education

High school graduate or equivalent.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care