Unit Secretary, Step Down Cardiac, PTD, Camden

Virtua Health Job Opportunity

Virtua Health is committed to providing exceptional care to the communities in South Jersey. We have assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home.

We're affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Job Details

Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 24

Schedule: Two 12-hour rotating days per week, 7:00am-7:00pm (part-time day shift) Includes every 3rd weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and every other holiday.

Position Responsibilities

Processes and maintains clerical information on unit. Responds to, screens and refers telephone messages and requests regarding patient information and unit operation to the appropriate personnel. Assists with coordination of patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.

Maintains patient's electronic medical record, ensures completeness and accuracy of patient charts and records, communicates consults by contacting providers, and facilitates admission, discharge, transfer status.

Assists with coordination of patient flow including coordination of patient transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.

Maintains supplies, equipment, and places orders for service, coordinating with Environmental Support Services as required.

Position Qualifications

Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry), with ability to quickly learn and become proficient using Unit computer systems. Understanding / familiarity of medical terminology or ability to quickly learn in order to process and maintain accurate medical records. Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, tactfully, and courteously with customers and staff on all levels. Ability to multi-task effectively. 1-2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting is preferred. Required Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Additional coursework in the medical support field is preferred.

Hourly Rate: $18.69 - $26.01 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.