Unit Secretary, Medical-Surgical, Part Time Night, Camden

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) / 401(k)

Zusammenfassung

Virtua Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Medical-Surgical unit in Camden for a part-time night shift. The role involves clerical duties, maintaining patient records, handling calls, and coordinating patient flow and admissions/discharges.

Requires a high school diploma; 1–2 years of medical secretarial experience preferred, with basic computer skills and strong interpersonal abilities. Evening hours offer a stable schedule and benefits package.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Processes and maintains clerical information on the unit.
• Responds to and screens telephone messages regarding patient information and unit operations.
• Assists with coordination of patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Maintains patient electronic medical records with accuracy and completeness.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers; coordinates with transportation when needed.

Kenntnisse

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Medical secretarial experience (1-2y)

Ausbildung

High school graduate

Jobbeschreibung

## Unit Secretary, Medical-Surgical, Part Time Night, CamdenApply: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave: Part time: Posted Today: R1064492# 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:**Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave**Remote Type:**On-Site**Employment Type:**Employee**Employment Classification:**Regular**Time Type:**Part time**Work Shift:**Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)**Total Weekly Hours:**24**Additional Locations:****Job Information:****Schedule:** Two 12-hour rotating days per week, 7:00pm-7:00amIncludes 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.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.