Medical Unit Secretary: Patient Care Coordinator

Community Hospital OKC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Community Hospital North in Oklahoma City is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide clerical and receptionist support under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes accurate order transcription, maintaining medical records per HIPAA, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

You will answer phones, manage patient call systems, coordinate with nursing and other departments, and help keep work areas clean and stocked.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required; completion of a medical terminology class preferred.
• Six months experience as division secretary preferred, or trained as medical records or admitting clerk.
• Fluent English reading/writing; good oral/written communication; ability to work as part of a team; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and receptionist duties on unit, including accurate order transcription and maintaining medical records per HIPAA.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfer processes; answer phones and operate patient call system.
• Keep work areas clean and adequately stocked; support nursing staff and coordination with other departments.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course (preferred)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Community Hospital North in Oklahoma City is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide clerical and receptionist support under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes accurate order transcription, maintaining medical records per HIPAA, and assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

You will answer phones, manage patient call systems, coordinate with nursing and other departments, and help keep work areas clean and stocked.