Hospital Unit Secretary & Scheduling – Day Shift

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition allowance

Career development

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a dedicated Secretary/Unit Clerk/Scheduling professional for St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.

You will manage patient records, answer calls, coordinate scheduling, and support the Patient Care Center with clerical and administrative tasks to ensure smooth operation and quality patient care. The role requires a high school diploma (AAS preferred) and at least two years of health-related experience, with strong interpersonal, organizational, and health terminology

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to support busy hospital units.
• Knowledge of medical terminology used in patient records and documentation.
• Familiarity with health insurance processes and coverage terms.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patients' medical records with accurate identification and organization.
• Receives and screens calls; acts as receptionist for the unit.
• Orders unit supplies and maintains filing and bulletin boards.
• Performs daily chart updates and prepares records at discharge.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Medical terminology knowledge

Insurance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

AAS preferred

Job description

Trinity Health is seeking a dedicated Secretary/Unit Clerk/Scheduling professional for St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.

You will manage patient records, answer calls, coordinate scheduling, and support the Patient Care Center with clerical and administrative tasks to ensure smooth operation and quality patient care. The role requires a high school diploma (AAS preferred) and at least two years of health-related experience, with strong interpersonal, organizational, and health terminology