Unit Secretary - Per Diem - OLOL Camden - Med/Surg 5N

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a detail-oriented clerical support professional to join their team. In this role, you will perform essential clerical and secretarial duties, ensuring the smooth operation of the nursing unit. Your responsibilities will include maintaining patient records, coordinating patient flow, and facilitating communication with healthcare providers. This position is perfect for someone with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing excellent support in a medical setting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to patient care, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a medical secretarial role preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly and maintain accurate medical records.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties and maintain patient operational records.
• Assist with coordination of patient flow and maintain electronic medical records.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Additional coursework in medical support

Tools

Unit computer systems

Job description

Summary:

Performs clerical and secretarial duties on the unit.

Prepares, compiles, and maintains patient and operational records in the nursing 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 Required / Experience Required:

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.