ED Unit Secretary: Fast-Paced Admin & Communications

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England in Rhode Island is seeking a clerical assistant for the Emergency Services Department. You will answer phones, transcribe physicians’ orders, book diagnostic studies, and distribute reports to nursing staff.

You will file charts, prepare patient records, and help maintain logs of admissions and tests. The role requires a high school diploma and at least six months of related experience, with strong attention to detail and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Minimum six months related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to transcribe physicians’ orders.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and direct calls for ED physicians and nurses.
• Review charts for signatures and completeness; distribute and file reports.
• Transcribe physicians’ orders and book diagnostic studies.
• Prepare daily call rosters and discharge patients in the computer.
• Distribute lab/x-ray/EKG slips; book tests; notify testing/admitting centers.
• Distribute incoming lab and x-ray reports for ED patients.
• Review reports from Diagnostic Imaging and relay to Charge Nurse.
• Assist with ordering ED supplies; compile ED activity data.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Answering phones

Transcribing orders

Book diagnostic studies

Distribute lab/x-ray reports

Filing patient charts

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Care New England in Rhode Island is seeking a clerical assistant for the Emergency Services Department. You will answer phones, transcribe physicians’ orders, book diagnostic studies, and distribute reports to nursing staff.

You will file charts, prepare patient records, and help maintain logs of admissions and tests. The role requires a high school diploma and at least six months of related experience, with strong attention to detail and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.