Hospital Unit Secretary – Medical Admin & Records (Nights)

VCU Health System Authority; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health System Authority is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care by performing clerical tasks, data entry, and record maintenance. The role involves organizing unit activities and processing information across shifts to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and prefers experience with medical terminology, MIS, and EMR in a healthcare setting. Training for medication handling may be included as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: completion of a Medical Terminology course.
• Preferred: experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology.
• Preferred: prior health care setting experience.
• Preferred: experience with Microsoft Office software and EMR.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Secretary performs clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare setting experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a Medical Terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR

Job description

VCU Health System Authority is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care by performing clerical tasks, data entry, and record maintenance. The role involves organizing unit activities and processing information across shifts to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and prefers experience with medical terminology, MIS, and EMR in a healthcare setting. Training for medication handling may be included as needed.