Unit Secretary, Oncology, Per Diem, Mt. Holly

Virtua Health•Mount Holly, VT

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is a healthcare system dedicated to serving the community with exceptional care. They have over 14,000 colleagues, including doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, utilizing the latest technologies and treatments. Virtua Health is a Magnet-recognized system with multiple awards for quality, safety, and its work environment. In addition to hospitals and various care centers, they are committed to community well-being through programs like Eat Well, telehealth, home health, and mobile screenings. They also have affiliations with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting is preferred.
Additional coursework in the medical support field is preferred.

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.