Unit Secretary, Labor & Delivery, Full Time Day, Voorhees

Virtua Health; Franklin Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a unit-based administrative assistant to perform clerical duties on the nursing unit and support patient flow. You will prepare, compile, and maintain patient and operational records.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with staff and patients. A high school diploma is required, and 1–2 years of medical secretarial experience is preferred.

Formación

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn unit computer systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology or ability to learn medical terminology quickly.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills with customers and staff.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• 1–2 years of secretarial/administrative experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Processes and maintains clerical information on unit, including lab results and other test results; transcribes and enters physician orders; screens and refers messages.
• Maintains patient medical records in computer system, ensuring completeness and accuracy of charts, orders, admissions and transfers.
• Coordinates patient flow; sets up transportation and follow-up appointments.
• Maintains supplies and equipment; places orders for service and coordinates with Environmental Services.

Conocimientos

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Educación

High school diploma

Medical support coursework

Descripción del empleo

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

36

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Schedule:

Three, 12-hour rotating days per week, 7:00am-7:00pm.

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, including lab and other test results. Transcribes and accurately enters physician orders into the computer system. 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 and visitor security.
• Maintains patient medical records in computer system, ensuring completeness and accuracy of patient charts and records, physician orders, admission, discharge, transfer status.
• Assists with coordination of patient flow. Sets up transportation and appointments for follow up with physicians.
• 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.

Hourly Rate: $18.69 - $26.01The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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.

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