Unit Secretary – Medical Records & Patient Flow

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in South Jersey is seeking a part-time Unit Clerk to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the unit. You will maintain patient records, respond to telephone messages, screen requests, and assist with patient flow and admissions/discharges under supervision.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal abilities with multitasking capability.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn unit computer systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology to accurately maintain records.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain clerical information on the unit.
• Respond to and route telephone messages and requests regarding patient information and unit operations.
• Assist with coordination of patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Maintain patient's electronic medical record with complete and accurate charts, communicate consults to providers, and facilitate admissions/discharges.
• Coordinate patient transportation to external facilities or home discharge; manage supplies and equipment.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virtua Health in South Jersey is seeking a part-time Unit Clerk to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the unit. You will maintain patient records, respond to telephone messages, screen requests, and assist with patient flow and admissions/discharges under supervision.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal abilities with multitasking capability.