Unit Secretary, PCU, Part Time Day, Mt. Holly

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b)

Paid time off and sick leave

Life insurance and AD&D

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time unit secretary to perform clerical duties on the Mount Holly unit. You will support patient flow, maintain records, and communicate with staff to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology. Responsibilities include managing electronic records, coordinating admissions/discharges, and arranging patient transportation as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; medical support coursework preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and records management.
• 1–2 years of secretarial/administrative experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain clerical information on the unit; answer messages and coordinate patient flow.
• Maintain electronic medical records and communicate consults to providers; assist with admissions/discharges/transfers.
• Coordinate patient transportation to external facilities or home; manage supplies and orders.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Medical office experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Unit computer systems

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Work Shift:

Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

24

Job Information:

Schedule:

Two 12-hour rotating days per week, 7:00am-7:00pm (part-time day shift)

Includes every 3rd weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and every other holiday.

Summary

Performs clerical and secretarial duties on the unit.

Position 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.

Position 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.

Required Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Additional coursework in the medical support field is preferred.

Hourly Rate: $18.69 - $26.01 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.