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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented clerical and secretarial support professional. In this role, you will perform essential duties that include maintaining patient records, assisting with patient flow, and ensuring effective communication within the team. Your ability to multi-task and demonstrate professionalism will be key in providing high-quality support in a fast-paced medical environment. If you have a passion for helping others and a knack for organization, this position offers a great opportunity to contribute to patient care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a secretarial role in a medical setting preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly and maintain accurate medical records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient electronic medical records and ensures accuracy.
• Processes clerical information and responds to patient inquiries.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Additional coursework in medical support

Tools

Unit computer systems

Job description

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.