Unit Secretary, Emergency Room, Camden
Virtua Health · Camden, NJ · 1 mo ago
Administrative$18.69–$26.01/hrPart-time
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.
- Affords assistance 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.
- Affords assistance 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
- 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.
Salary
$18.69 - $26.01 Hourly
Benefits
- Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: 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.