Healthcare Unit Secretary: Patient Flow and Admin

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to coordinate patient activity and information on the unit, following approved policies. The role operates within the Health Care Team under the Clinical Manager to perform clerical duties and support quality patient care.

We value interpersonal skills and the ability to use hospital systems to enter and verify orders, transcribe handwritten orders, and assist with charts, scheduling, and communications.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Effective interpersonal communications skills.
• Able to multi-task in order to perform a variety of complex clerical duties.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Read, write legibly and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates flow of patient activity and information on the unit/clinic.
• Assembles and disassembles charts for admission and discharge per hospital guidelines.
• Files reports in charts and maintains medical records accurately.
• Answers phones and intercom; notifies staff as needed.
• Uses hospital computer systems to enter and verify orders and generate reports.
• Transcribes orders; faxes handwritten orders to pharmacy as needed.
• Arranges equipment delivery and follows up on diagnostic tests.
• Maintains supplies and files Continuity of Care forms when indicated.
• Promotes safety and adheres to hospital standards and confidentiality guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to coordinate patient activity and information on the unit, following approved policies. The role operates within the Health Care Team under the Clinical Manager to perform clerical duties and support quality patient care.

We value interpersonal skills and the ability to use hospital systems to enter and verify orders, transcribe handwritten orders, and assist with charts, scheduling, and communications.