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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated clerical support professional to join their team. This role involves performing essential secretarial duties, maintaining patient records, and ensuring efficient unit operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with both staff and patients, alongside basic computer proficiency. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a medical environment while developing valuable skills in a supportive setting. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills with ability to learn unit systems quickly.
• Familiarity with medical terminology to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Processes clerical information and responds to patient inquiries.
• Maintains electronic medical records and coordinates patient flow.

Skills

Computer Skills

Medical Terminology

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Graduate

Medical Support Coursework

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. Assists with coordination of patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
2. 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.
3. Assists with coordination of patient flow including coordination of patient transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
4. 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:

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Additional coursework in the medical support field is preferred.