Unit Secretary, Medical Surgical, Part Time Night, Voorhees

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Voorhees, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary performs clerical and secretarial duties on a medical-surgical unit and prepares, compiles, and maintains patient and operational records in the nursing unit. The position is on-site in Voorhees and is part-time on the night shift, with a January 2027 start date. The schedule rotates: one shift the first week and two shifts the second week, on rotating days, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The role includes every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and every other holiday.

Requirements

Basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry, with the ability to quickly learn and become proficient with unit computer systems.
Understanding of or familiarity with medical terminology, or the ability to quickly learn it to maintain accurate medical records.
Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills, including 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 flow, including transportation to external facilities or discharge home.
Maintain supplies and equipment and place service orders, coordinating with Environmental Support Services as needed.