ICU/CCU Unit Secretary — Patient Records & Admin

Vassar Brothers Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar Brothers Medical Center is seeking a clerical/Nursing unit support role to maintain patient records, process EMR data, and coordinate discharge and transfer paperwork. The position emphasizes accurate data handling and professional communication with patients and physicians.

The role requires basic office skills and a high school diploma, with potential for unit-wide support and occasional cross-unit assignments in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of office equipment.
• General knowledge of simple medical procedures or terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and maintenance of patient records for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure EMR is processed and updated with patient information.
• Prepare patient records for discharge or transfer and coordinate with involved departments.
• Maintain clear professional communication with staff, patients and physicians.
• Support capacity management and maintain accurate census and bed data.
• Keep work areas tidy and manage unit indexing as changes occur.
• Float to other units to assist as needed to support efficiency.

Skills

Office basics

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Vassar Brothers Medical Center is seeking a clerical/Nursing unit support role to maintain patient records, process EMR data, and coordinate discharge and transfer paperwork. The position emphasizes accurate data handling and professional communication with patients and physicians.

The role requires basic office skills and a high school diploma, with potential for unit-wide support and occasional cross-unit assignments in a fast-paced hospital setting.