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

Virtua Medical Group; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary for a part-time role in Camden. This position involves performing essential clerical and secretarial duties, maintaining patient records, and supporting unit operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor, ensuring effective communication with staff and patients. If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare setting while developing your skills in a supportive environment, this role may be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Ability to learn Unit computer systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clerical information and responds to patient inquiries.
• Coordinates patient flow and maintains electronic medical records.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Additional coursework in medical support

Job description

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

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

Apply locations Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 24

Job Information:

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.