Unit Secretary, Emergency Room, Per Diem, Willingboro Job at Virtua Health in Wi

Overview

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 the 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 electronic medical records, 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 transport 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 or familiarity with medical terminology or ability to quickly learn 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 at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• 1-2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting is preferred.

Education

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

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $17.97 - $25.20. The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

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 and paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws; short-term disability and optional long-term disability; life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D coverage; tuition assistance; and an employee assistance program with resources. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Location

Burlington Hospital - 218 A Sunset Rd

Employment Details

• Remote Type: On-Site
• Employment Type: Employee
• Employment Classification: Per Diem
• Time Type: Part time
• Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Total Weekly Hours: 0

Job Function

• Administrative

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care