Unit Secretary, Emergency Room, Camden

Performs clerical and secretarial duties on the nursing unit. Prepares, compiles, and maintains patient and operational records.

• Processes and maintains clerical information on unit.
• Responds to, screens and refers telephone messages and requests regarding patient information and unit operation to 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, and transfer status.
• Assists with 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.

• Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry) and ability to quickly learn and become proficient using unit computer systems.
• Understanding or 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.

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

Hourly rate: $18.69 – $26.01 (actual rate may vary based on experience, internal equity, and market data).

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including 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.

Lourdes Health System – 1600 Haddon Ave, South Jersey

• Remote Type:
  On‑Site
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Employment Classification:
  Per Diem
• Time Type:
  Part time
• Work Shift:
  
  2nd Shift (United States of America)
• Total Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
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