Unit Secretary, Emergency Room, Part Time, Voorhees
Virtua Health · Voorhees, NJ · 4 days ago
Administrative$18.69–$26.01/hrPart-time
Schedule
- Two 12-hour rotating days per week, 11:00am-11:00pm
- Includes every 3rd weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and every other holiday
Summary
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 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
Required Education
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Additional coursework in the medical support field is preferred
Pay
$18.69 - $26.01 Hourly
Benefits
- 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
- Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions