Unit Secretary, Step-Down Cardiac, Part-time day, Camden
About the Role
Performs clerical and secretarial duties on the unit. Prepares, compiles, and maintains patient and operational records in the nursing unit.
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’s electronic medical record, 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 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 the ability to quickly learn and become proficient using unit computer systems.
- Understanding/familiarity of medical terminology or the 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.
Preferred Experience
- 1-2 years of secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting.
Education
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Additional coursework in the medical support field is preferred.
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.
Pay
$18.69 - $26.01 Hourly
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, 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. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.