Unit Secretary, Neuro ICU, Full time, 7p-7a, Camden

Virtua Medical Group; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Unit Secretary in the Neuro ICU. This role is vital for ensuring smooth operations by performing clerical and secretarial duties, maintaining patient records, and assisting with patient flow coordination. Your professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills will be essential in communicating effectively with patients and staff. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can contribute to patient care while developing your skills in a medical setting. If you thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere and are eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Ability to learn and use unit computer systems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Processes clerical information and responds to patient inquiries.
• Maintains electronic medical records and coordinates patient flow.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Additional coursework in medical support

Job description

Unit Secretary, Neuro ICU

Employment Type: Full time

Work Shift: 7p-7a

Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Summary:

Performs clerical and secretarial duties on the unit. Prepares, compiles, and maintains patient and operational records in the nursing unit.

Position Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Assists with coordination of patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
3. 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.
4. Assists with coordination of patient flow including coordination of patient transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
5. Maintains supplies, equipment, and places orders for service, coordinating with Environmental Support Services as required.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

1. Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry), with ability to quickly learn and become proficient using Unit computer systems.
2. Understanding / familiarity of medical terminology or ability to quickly learn in order to process and maintain accurate medical records.
3. Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, tactfully, and courteously with customers and staff on all levels.
4. Ability to multi-task effectively.
5. 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.