Unit Secretary, Labor & Delivery, Full Time Day, Voorhees

Virtua Health•Franklin Township, NJ

8d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary performs clerical and secretarial duties on the Labor & Delivery unit, preparing, compiling, and maintaining patient and operational records. The position is based on-site at Virtua’s Voorhees location and works three rotating 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for 36 total weekly hours. The schedule includes every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and every other holiday.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry, and ability to quickly learn and become proficient with unit computer systems.
Understanding of or familiarity with medical terminology, or ability to quickly learn it 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, place service orders, and coordinate with Environmental Support Services as needed.