Unit Secretary - Healthcare Admin & Patient Flow

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ, is seeking a part-time unit clerk/secretary to support a nursing unit. You will handle clerical tasks, maintain patient records, and assist with patient flow and communications on the unit.

The role requires basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology. A professional, courteous demeanor and the ability to multitask are essential, with 1–2 years of medical secretarial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn unit computer systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology to accurately process records.
• Professional demeanor with clear, courteous communication.
• Ability to multitask in a clinical environment.
• 1–2 years of secretarial/administrative medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain clerical information on the unit.
• Respond to and screen telephone messages regarding patient information and unit operations.
• Assist with coordinating patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Maintain electronic medical records and ensure chart accuracy, facilitate consults.
• Coordinate patient transport to external facilities or discharge home.
• Manage supplies and equipment and place service orders as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Medical secretarial experience (1-2y)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ, is seeking a part-time unit clerk/secretary to support a nursing unit. You will handle clerical tasks, maintain patient records, and assist with patient flow and communications on the unit.

The role requires basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology. A professional, courteous demeanor and the ability to multitask are essential, with 1–2 years of medical secretarial experience preferred.