Unit Secretary, Emergency Room, Part Time Night, Marlton

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health in Marlton, NJ seeks a part-time Unit Secretary to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit, maintaining patient and operational records and supporting daily workflow.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal communication to interact with patients, families, and staff.

Typical schedule includes two 12-hour night shifts 7:00 pm–7:00 am, with every 3rd weekend and every other holiday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry) and ability to learn unit computer systems.
• Understanding or ability to learn medical terminology to maintain accurate records.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on the unit, responds to, screens and refers messages regarding patient information and unit operations.
• Maintains patient electronic medical records, ensures chart completeness, communicates consults with providers, and facilitates admission, discharge and transfer status.
• Coordinates patient flow including transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
• Maintains supplies and equipment and places orders for services, coordinating with Environmental Services as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Medical administrative experience

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Medical support coursework (preferred)

Job description

Schedule

Two 12-hour rotating days per week, 7:00pm-7:00am (part-time night shift)

Schedule

Two 12-hour rotating days per week, 7:00pm-7:00am (part-time night shift)

Schedule

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.

Salary:

$18.69 - $26.01 Hourly

Benefits:

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.