Hospital Unit Secretary: Records, Scheduling & Liaison

Tenet Healthcare; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Unit Secretary to support daily operations in a hospital unit. Under supervision, you will handle records, transcribe orders, schedule procedures, and communicate with staff, patients and physicians. You will prepare reports and assist with patient chart audits.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with medical terminology, and basic computer skills; prior unit secretary experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with medical terminology.
• Experience with computer use is required.
• Prior unit secretary experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record, transmit and file communications within the unit for staff, patients and physicians.
• Transcribe physicians' orders and schedule, and sign patients in/out for surgery or tests.
• Make necessary phone calls for special orders and coordinate with clinical staff.
• Prepare routine and confidential reports and assist with chart transfers or discharges.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Unit Secretary to support daily operations in a hospital unit. Under supervision, you will handle records, transcribe orders, schedule procedures, and communicate with staff, patients and physicians. You will prepare reports and assist with patient chart audits.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with medical terminology, and basic computer skills; prior unit secretary experience is preferred.