Day Shift Unit Secretary — Full-Time Clerk

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health's Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is seeking a Unit Secretary for the day shift. The role supports nursing units with clerical and secretarial duties to ensure efficient operations.

Responsibilities include handling patient requests, coordinating schedules, managing records, and contacting departments as needed. Prior unit secretary course and strong grammar/communication are essential; CPR may be required in some assignments.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a unit secretary course is required.
• Must be able to read with comprehension and write legibly.
• Must be proficient in use of proper grammar.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, hospital policies and procedures, infection control, and fire and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carries out the secretarial and clerical duties necessary for the efficient functioning of the nursing unit assigned.
• Communicates patient requests promptly to the nursing staff;
• Orders and charges for supplies and equipment;
• Schedules procedures and examinations with appropriate departments;
• Notifies consults when ordered (physicians, classes, etc.);
• Maintains the patient record and efficiently operates the computer system;
• Processes patient classification data either manually or via computer.
• NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned.
• HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency in the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skills lists and/or standards.

Skills

Medical terminology

Reading comprehension

Grammar/writing

Education

Unit secretary course

Job description

Covenant Health's Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is seeking a Unit Secretary for the day shift. The role supports nursing units with clerical and secretarial duties to ensure efficient operations.

Responsibilities include handling patient requests, coordinating schedules, managing records, and contacting departments as needed. Prior unit secretary course and strong grammar/communication are essential; CPR may be required in some assignments.