ER Unit Secretary: Fast-Paced Medical Admin & Records

St. Mary's General Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking an ER Unit Secretary. This per diem role supports the Emergency Room by handling communications, transcribing orders, and preparing patient records while assisting nursing staff with indirect patient care.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and a current BLS certification within 6 months of hire. Medical terminology knowledge and basic computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Current BLS certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
• Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of Emergency Room, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse, and / or House Supervisor.
• Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation and signature by nursing staff.
• Prepares and complies records on the Emergency Room. Orders supplies for the unit, prepares and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis.
• Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.

Skills

BLS certification

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking an ER Unit Secretary. This per diem role supports the Emergency Room by handling communications, transcribing orders, and preparing patient records while assisting nursing staff with indirect patient care.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and a current BLS certification within 6 months of hire. Medical terminology knowledge and basic computer skills are preferred.