Unit Secretary - Patient Records & Care Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and paid leave

401(k)

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time unit secretary to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit in Voorhees, NJ. You will prepare and maintain patient and operational records, transcribe physician orders, and support patient flow and security on the unit.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal communication. A medical setting experience is preferred; high school diploma is required.

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, including lab and other test results. Transcribes and accurately enters physician orders into the computer system. 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 and visitor security.
• Maintains patient medical records in computer system, ensuring completeness and accuracy of patient charts and records, physician orders, admission, discharge, transfer status.
• Assists with coordination of patient flow. Sets up transportation and appointments for follow up with physicians.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and places orders for service, coordinating with Environmental Support Services as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Education

High school graduate

Medical support coursework preferred

Tools

Unit computer systems

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time unit secretary to perform clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit in Voorhees, NJ. You will prepare and maintain patient and operational records, transcribe physician orders, and support patient flow and security on the unit.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong interpersonal communication. A medical setting experience is preferred; high school diploma is required.