Unit Secretary CDU, Full time, 7p-7a, Camden

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated clerical and secretarial support professional to join their nursing unit. In this role, you will perform essential duties such as maintaining patient and operational records, assisting with patient flow coordination, and ensuring the accuracy of electronic medical records. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare team while enhancing your administrative skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on unit and responds to patient inquiries.
• Maintains electronic medical records and ensures accuracy of patient charts.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Additional coursework in medical support

Tools

Unit computer systems

Job description

Summary:
Performs clerical and secretarial duties on the unit.
Prepares, compiles, and maintains patient and operational records in the nursing unit.

Position Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Assists with coordination of patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
3. 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.
4. Assists with coordination of patient flow including coordination of patient transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
5. Maintains supplies, equipment, and places orders for service, coordinating with Environmental Support Services as required.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

1. Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry), with ability to quickly learn and become proficient using Unit computer systems.
2. Understanding / familiarity of medical terminology or ability to quickly learn in order to process and maintain accurate medical records.
3. Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, tactfully, and courteously with customers and staff on all levels.
4. Ability to multi-task effectively.
5. 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.