Unit Secretary, NICU, PTN, Voorhees

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,747 - 35,831; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time administrative assistant to perform clerical duties in a medical setting. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, coordinating patient flow, and managing clerical information. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and basic computer proficiency.

The position requires a high school diploma, medical terminology knowledge is preferred, and candidates should be able to multi-task effectively. Pay ranges from $18.69 to $26.01 hourly and additional benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting is preferred.
• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and be proficient with Unit computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain clerical information on the unit.
• Maintain patient’s electronic medical record.
• Assist with coordination of patient flow.
• Maintain supplies and coordinate orders.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Additional Coursework in Medical Support Field

Job description

Schedule

One shift first week, two shifts second week, 12-hour rotating days, 7:00pm-7:00am (part-time night shift). Includes every 3rd weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and every other holiday.

Week 1: Sunday
Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday
Week 3: Saturday
Week 4: Sunday, Friday
Week 5: Friday
Week 6: Monday, Saturday

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

• 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.

Salary

$18.69 - $26.01 Hourly

Benefits

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.