Unit Secretary, NICU, Part Time Days, Voorhees
About The Position
The Unit Secretary performs clerical and secretarial duties in the NICU, preparing, compiling, and maintaining patient and operational records for the nursing unit. This is a part-time, on-site day-shift position at Virtua Health in Voorhees, with two rotating 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The schedule includes every third weekend and every other holiday. The role processes unit clerical information, enters physician orders, responds to and routes telephone messages, supports patient flow and visitor security, and maintains accurate electronic medical records. It also coordinates transportation and follow-up appointments, maintains supplies and equipment, and arranges service orders as needed.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry, and the ability to quickly learn and become proficient with unit computer systems.
- Understanding of or familiarity with medical terminology, or the ability to learn it quickly to process and 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.
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 unit clerical information, including laboratory and other test results.
- Transcribe and accurately enter physician orders into the computer system.
- Respond to, screen, and refer telephone messages and requests about patient information and unit operations to appropriate personnel.
- Assist with patient-flow coordination and visitor security.
- Maintain patient medical records in the computer system and ensure charts, records, physician orders, and admission, discharge, and transfer status are complete and accurate.
- Arrange transportation and follow-up appointments with physicians.
- Maintain supplies and equipment and place service orders, coordinating with Environmental Support Services as required.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) plan; 401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave as provided under applicable state and local laws
- Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
- Colleague and dependent life insurance, plus supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
