Unit Secretary – Patient Flow & EMR (Part-Time, Day Shift)

Virtua Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ, seeks a part-time unit clerk/secretary to support nursing staff. You will handle clerical tasks, maintain patient and operational records, and help with patient flow and admissions coordination.

Qualified candidates have basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, strong interpersonal skills, and 1–2 years of medical secretarial experience. The role offers daytime shifts, weekend rotations, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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.

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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Administrative experience (1-2 years)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical support coursework preferred

Job description

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ, seeks a part-time unit clerk/secretary to support nursing staff. You will handle clerical tasks, maintain patient and operational records, and help with patient flow and admissions coordination.

Qualified candidates have basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, strong interpersonal skills, and 1–2 years of medical secretarial experience. The role offers daytime shifts, weekend rotations, and a comprehensive benefits package.