Unit Secretary — Patient Care & Records Pro

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Job summary

Virtua Health is hiring for a part-time Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties on the nursing unit and maintain patient records. The role supports coordination of patient flow, admissions, and discharges, ensuring accurate documentation.

Requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal communication. Part-time day shifts, on-site with benefits available.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills to process information and use unit systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology or ability to learn quickly.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle clerical and secretarial duties on the unit.
• Maintain patient and operational records in the nursing unit.
• Coordinate patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Manage telephone messages and referrals to appropriate staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Medical support coursework

Tools

EMR systems

Unit computer systems

Job description

Virtua Health is hiring for a part-time Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties on the nursing unit and maintain patient records. The role supports coordination of patient flow, admissions, and discharges, ensuring accurate documentation.

Requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal communication. Part-time day shifts, on-site with benefits available.