Unit Secretary, Medical/Surgical, Part Time Day, Camden

Schedule

• Two 12-hour rotating days per week, 7:00am-7:00pm (part-time day shift)
• Includes every 3rd weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and every other holiday.

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.