Unit Secretary, Medical Surgical, Part Time Voorhees

At Virtua Health, we exist to better serve our community by connecting patients to exceptional care close to home.

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

• 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 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 learn unit computer systems quickly.
• Understanding/familiarity of medical terminology or ability to learn quickly to process and maintain accurate medical records.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills demonstrating clear, effective, tactful, and courteous communication.
• 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 (salary varies by experience).
• 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 and paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws.
• Short-term and optional long-term disability.
• Life, supplemental life, and AD&D insurance.
• Tuition assistance and employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.

Voorhees – 100 Bowman Drive. Night Shift – 12 Hr (7:00pm – 7:00am). Part time – 18 total weekly hours.