Unit Secretary - Medical/Surgical Telemetry (Night Shift)

Virtua Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtua Health in South New Jersey is seeking a part-time unit secretary to support nursing operations with clerical and secretarial duties on the unit.

Two 12-hour weekend shifts, 9:00pm–9:30am, provide essential coverage. You will maintain patient records, respond to requests, coordinate patient flow, and manage unit communications and supplies using basic computer systems. A high school diploma is required and prior medical office experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry).
• Understanding/ familiarity of medical terminology.
• Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• 1–2 years secretarial/administrative medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on the unit.
• Responds to, screens and refers messages regarding patient information and unit operations.
• Assists with coordination of patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Maintains patient electronic medical records with complete/accurate charts.
• Coordinates patient transportation for external facilities or discharge.
• Keeps supplies, equipment, and orders up to date with Environmental Services.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Professional communication

Multitasking

Medical secretarial experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Virtua Health in South New Jersey is seeking a part-time unit secretary to support nursing operations with clerical and secretarial duties on the unit.

Two 12-hour weekend shifts, 9:00pm–9:30am, provide essential coverage. You will maintain patient records, respond to requests, coordinate patient flow, and manage unit communications and supplies using basic computer systems. A high school diploma is required and prior medical office experience is preferred.