If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We 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. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Trenton - 1544 Kuser RoadRemote Type:
On-SiteEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Job Summary:
Provides day-to-day oversight of office operations and staff. Point person for all requests, researches a variety of information and responds accordingly. Prepares reports and presentations. Responsible for ensuring patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction by resolving or directing issues appropriately. Assign and monitor clerical and administrative responsibilities for the front desk staff. Provide orientation and training to new employees.
Position Responsibilities
Responsible for managing, hiring and retention of office staff, including training, coaching and development and ensuring that all staff members are performing to procedure and STAR standards. Coordinates and monitor work flow. Ensure that results are measured against standards, while making necessary changes along the way.
Responsible for smooth day-to-day operation of the administrative offices. Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; preparing payroll; correspondence; reviewing and submitting supply requisitions. Troubleshoot problems and resolve issues. Coordinate department events and administratively support special projects.
Reviews Patient Satisfaction results and supports all departments by taking appropriate action to improve results. Participate in leadership rounding and act as a liaison between office personnel, Virtua and all external parties to ensure an outstanding patient experience. Manage and involve teams in employee engagement initiatives.
Organize and schedule meetings and appointments. Manage schedules, calendars and appointments. Handle customer inquiries and complaints. Manage internal staff relations. Maintain a safe and secure working environment by daily rounding.
Required Experience:
3 – 5 yrs. (see Required Education) secretarial or administrative experience required. Supervisory experience preferred.
Computer user proficiency (Excel-Word-Power Point – Outlook – Internet).
Excellent Communication skills (verbal-written-listening) in order to interact with employees at all levels and external clientele.
Advanced organizational skills – ability to work pro-actively with changing priorities.
Working knowledge of organization policies and procedures or ability to quickly learn and operate within those parameters.
Required Education:
High School diploma required. Associate degree preferred.
Hourly Rate: $27.01 - $41.99 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.For more benefits information click here.
Skills Required
- 3–5 years of secretarial or administrative experience
- High school diploma
- Computer user proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills
- Advanced organizational skills and ability to proactively manage changing priorities
- Working knowledge of organization policies and procedures, or ability to quickly learn them
- Supervisory experience
- Associate degree
Virtua Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Virtua Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Virtua Health.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements create a clearer upward path in wages for many nursing roles through across-the-board increases, market adjustments, and scheduled future raises. Published step rates and shift differentials further reinforce a structured progression for bedside staff.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package includes multiple medical options alongside dental and vision coverage, plus prescription support with additional navigation services. Employer-paid life/AD&D and disability coverage adds meaningful protection beyond core health plans.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) match plus an additional automatic employer contribution once eligibility is met, creating value beyond a match-only design. Access to additional retirement vehicles and tax-advantaged accounts further broadens financial benefits.
Virtua Health Insights
What We Do
Virtua is South Jersey’s largest health system, committed to the mission of helping people be well, get well, and stay well and averaging more than one million patient encounters each year. Virtua’s 14,000-plus employees provide comprehensive care at five hospitals and nearly 300 other locations, in addition to bringing health services directly into communities through home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, and its paramedic program. Virtua has more than 2,850 affiliated doctors and other clinicians, and its specialties include cardiology, orthopedics, advanced surgery, and maternity. Virtua is affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neuroscience, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. As a not-for-profit, Virtua is committed to the well-being of the community and provides innovative outreach programs that address social challenges affecting health, from addiction and other behavioral issues to lack of nutritious food and stable housing. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Virtua has received many awards for quality, safety, and its outstanding work environment. For more information, visit virtua.org. To help Virtua make a difference, visit foundation.virtua.org. Connect with Virtua on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @VirtuaHealth.








