Unit Secretary, Special Care Nursery, Per Diem, 1st shift, Mt. Holly

Virtua; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a clerical professional to perform administrative duties and support unit operations. The ideal candidate will maintain patient records, coordinate patient flow, and assist in various clerical tasks. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn and become proficient using Unit computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on unit.
• Maintains patient’s electronic medical record, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Assists with coordination of patient flow and visitor security.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

High school graduate

Additional coursework in medical support

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.