Unit Secretary, Pediatric Emergency, Full Time Night, Voorhees

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Voorhees, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary performs clerical and secretarial duties on the unit and prepares, compiles, and maintains patient and operational records in the nursing unit. This is a full-time, on-site position in Voorhees on a night shift, scheduled for three rotating 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The schedule includes every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and every other holiday.

Requirements

Basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry, and the ability to quickly learn and become proficient with unit computer systems.
Understanding or familiarity with medical terminology, or the ability to quickly learn it to process and maintain accurate medical records.
Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, tactfully, and courteously with customers and staff at all levels.
Ability to multitask effectively.
High school graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting.
Additional coursework in the medical support field.

Responsibilities

Process and maintain clerical information on the unit.
Respond to, screen, and refer telephone messages and requests regarding patient information and unit operations to appropriate personnel.
Assist with coordination of patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
Maintain patients’ electronic medical records and ensure patient charts and records are complete and accurate.
Communicate consults by contacting providers and facilitate admission, discharge, and transfer status.
Coordinate patient transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
Maintain supplies and equipment, place service orders, and coordinate with Environmental Support Services as required.