Unit Secretary, Pediatric Emergency, Full Time Night, Voorhees
About The Position
The Unit Secretary performs clerical and secretarial duties on the pediatric emergency unit and prepares, compiles, and maintains patient and operational records. The role supports unit operations and patient care by managing information, coordinating patient flow and transitions, maintaining supplies and equipment, and communicating with patients, visitors, providers, and staff. This is a full-time, on-site night-shift position in Voorhees, 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 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 of 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 graduation or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 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.
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
- Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program, including free counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
