Unit Secretary, NICU, Voorhees

Job ID:

R1061515

Type:

Part Time Location:

Voorhees Township, New Jersey Standard Hours:

24

Shift:

Night Shift - 12

Hr Schedule:

Two 12-hour rotating days per week, 7:00pm-7:00am (part time night shift) Week one: Sunday, Friday Week two: Thursday, Friday Week three: Monday, Saturday Week four: Sunday, Wednesday Week five: Monday, Thursday Week six: Tuesday, Saturday Includes every 3rd weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and every other holiday.

Summary:

Performs clerical and secretarial duties on the unit. Prepares, compiles, and maintains patient and operational records in the nursing unit.

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 Required /

Experience Required:

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.