Unit Secretary, Emergency Room, Part Time, 7p-7a, Voorhees Job at Virtua Health

Overview

Unit Secretary, Emergency Room, Part Time, 7p-7a, Voorhees role at Virtua Health

Join to apply for the Unit Secretary in the Emergency Department at Virtua Health. This role supports clerical and secretarial duties on the unit, maintains patient records, and assists with patient flow and unit operations.

Location

Voorhees, NJ

Employment details

• Employment Type: Part-time
• Time Type: Part time
• Work Shift: Night Shift - 12 Hr
• Total Weekly Hours: 12
• On-Site

Summary / Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

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. Virtua offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; 403(b); paid time off; paid sick leave; short-term and optional long-term disability insurance; life insurance; tuition assistance; and an employee assistance program. Eligibility for benefits is governed by plan documents and policies.

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