Compassionate Unit Secretary & Patient Care Coordinator

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Unit Secretary to support a patient-centered care team. The role includes front-desk reception, data entry, and coordinating patient documentation within the EMR system.

Responsibilities include entering orders, managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and assisting physicians with labs and patient lists, while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enter orders into the computer system and ensure minimal shortages.
• Answer phones, manage patient records, schedule appointments, and document in EMR.
• Maintain patient charts and ensure labs, consults, and reports are retrieved and distributed promptly.
• Follow consult procedures and assist physicians with labs and patient lists.
• Prioritize tasks for STAT orders and urgent needs.
• Greet and assist patients, coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Office software

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Unit Secretary to support a patient-centered care team. The role includes front-desk reception, data entry, and coordinating patient documentation within the EMR system.

Responsibilities include entering orders, managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and assisting physicians with labs and patient lists, while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.