Unit Secretary - Patient Care Admin (Part-Time)

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health and dependent care flexible; FＳ

403(b) / 401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability (optional)

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary to support daily operations on the patient care unit in Voorhees, NJ. The role involves clerical tasks, managing phone inquiries, and coordinating patient flow with other staff.

The position requires basic computer skills, a high school diploma, and familiarity with medical terminology. You will communicate with patients, families, and clinical teams while maintaining accuracy in medical records and scheduling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and secretarial duties on the 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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Admin experience (medical)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical support coursework

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary to support daily operations on the patient care unit in Voorhees, NJ. The role involves clerical tasks, managing phone inquiries, and coordinating patient flow with other staff.

The position requires basic computer skills, a high school diploma, and familiarity with medical terminology. You will communicate with patients, families, and clinical teams while maintaining accuracy in medical records and scheduling.