Unit Secretary: Patient Records & Admin Support

Virtua Medical Group; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a part-time Nursing Unit Clerk to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the unit, preparing, compiling, and maintaining patient and operational records in the nursing unit. You will respond to telephone messages, coordinate patient flow, assist with admissions and discharges, maintain electronic medical records, and help manage supplies and service orders.

Minimum high school diploma; 1–2 years medical clerical experience preferred; hourly pay range

Qualifications

• 1-2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting is preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent; additional coursework in the medical support field is preferred.
• Ability to learn medical terminology and accurately maintain medical records.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain clerical information on unit.
• Respond to, screen and refer telephone messages regarding patient information and unit operation.
• Assist with coordination of patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Maintain patient’s electronic medical record and ensure completeness and accuracy of charts.
• Communicate consults by contacting providers and facilitate admission, discharge, transfer status.
• Assist with coordination of patient flow including patient transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and place orders for service, coordinating with Environmental Services as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Medical support coursework

Job description

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a part-time Nursing Unit Clerk to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the unit, preparing, compiling, and maintaining patient and operational records in the nursing unit. You will respond to telephone messages, coordinate patient flow, assist with admissions and discharges, maintain electronic medical records, and help manage supplies and service orders.

Minimum high school diploma; 1–2 years medical clerical experience preferred; hourly pay range