Cardiac Stepdown Unit Secretary – Day Shift

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Cardiac Stepdown unit to support patient care with clerical tasks and reception duties.

You will enter orders, manage EMR records, coordinate admissions and discharges, and assist the patient care team while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

This role requires 0-2 years receptionist or secretarial experience; coursework in Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology is preferred; on-site daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Completion of Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology course preferred.
• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.

Responsibilities

• Enter orders accurately into the computer system with attention to minimize shortages.
• Answer phones, manage patient records, and schedule appointments in EMR.
• Maintain patient charts and ensure labs and reports are distributed promptly.
• Support physicians with labs and patient lists, following consult procedures.
• Prioritize tasks for STAT orders and urgent needs.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Cardiac Stepdown unit to support patient care with clerical tasks and reception duties.

You will enter orders, manage EMR records, coordinate admissions and discharges, and assist the patient care team while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

This role requires 0-2 years receptionist or secretarial experience; coursework in Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology is preferred; on-site daytime schedule.