ER Unit Secretary: Patient Care Admin & Coordination

UMass Memorial Medical Group; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus available

Job summary

UMass Memorial Medical Group in Massachusetts is seeking a clerical/clinical support teammate for the patient care unit. You will handle charting, patient records, order entries, and interdepartmental communication to ensure smooth unit operations.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, solid computer and communication skills, and the ability to follow complex instructions. MA certification and Meditech experience are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; MA certification preferred.
• Strong computer and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Experience in a hospital or health care setting preferred; Meditech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical/clinical duties on the patient care unit and other areas as assigned.
• Assembles patient records and files documents (labs, x-rays).
• Maintains up-to-date records and assists with order entry and communication.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and timely; initiates orders in the system.
• Greets visitors, answers phones, relays messages, and supports unit activities.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Prioritization

Ability to follow instructions

Equivalent experience option

Hospital experience preferred

Meditech experience preferred

Education

High School diploma/GED

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Medical terminology coursework preferred

Tools

Meditech

Job description

UMass Memorial Medical Group in Massachusetts is seeking a clerical/clinical support teammate for the patient care unit. You will handle charting, patient records, order entries, and interdepartmental communication to ensure smooth unit operations.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, solid computer and communication skills, and the ability to follow complex instructions. MA certification and Meditech experience are preferred but not required.