MICU Unit Secretary: Patient Flow & Admin Support

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 29,053 - 30,362; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Unit Secretary to coordinate patient activity on the Rhode Island Hospital unit. You will work under the Clinical Manager to perform clerical tasks, enter orders in Carevue and other hospital systems, and maintain patient records.

Expect to support the health care team, manage charts, schedules, and communications, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and safety standards. Evening hours are typical for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to multi-task in order to perform a variety of complex clerical duties.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and unit operations.
• Enter orders in hospital systems and verify accuracy.
• Transcribe doctors' handwritten orders and fax to pharmacy.
• Manage charts, admissions, discharges, and medical records.
• Pages physicians and staff via hospital paging system.
• Maintain and stock filing systems and records.
• Promote safety and adhere to hospital policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Life Links

Carevue

MAK MAR

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Unit Secretary to coordinate patient activity on the Rhode Island Hospital unit. You will work under the Clinical Manager to perform clerical tasks, enter orders in Carevue and other hospital systems, and maintain patient records.

Expect to support the health care team, manage charts, schedules, and communications, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and safety standards. Evening hours are typical for this role.