Hospital Unit Secretary: Transcription & Admin Support

Norwalk Hospital Association; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, CT, seeks a versatile hospital secretary to support administrative nursing leadership with transcription, data entry and clerical duties.

You will transcribe physician orders, maintain records, and assist in unit operations while delivering courteous patient and coworker communication. This role emphasizes accuracy, privacy, and teamwork within a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Previous secretarial/computer experience preferred with Windows based computer system.
• Minimum Experience: zero to six months.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes Physician's Orders in an accurate and timely manner and uses computer skills.
• Initiates or updates appropriate patient information in the chart review system.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of STAT orders; accesses lab values when requested.
• Calls department for facilitation of transcribed orders when appropriate.
• Prepares, maintains and forwards records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Replenishes and reviews records daily; files reports in correct patient records.
• Assists in room assignments and updates telephone listings; maintains orderly environment.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Assists the RN in care delivery by providing accurate processing of communications.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Data entry

Communications

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Windows-based computer system

Job description

Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, CT, seeks a versatile hospital secretary to support administrative nursing leadership with transcription, data entry and clerical duties.

You will transcribe physician orders, maintain records, and assist in unit operations while delivering courteous patient and coworker communication. This role emphasizes accuracy, privacy, and teamwork within a busy hospital environment.