Night Shift Unit Secretary & EMR Front Desk

Newport Medical Center; Eastport (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Medical Center in Newport, TN is seeking a Unit Secretary who supports patient-centered care by handling clerical tasks, acting as unit receptionist, and assisting the patient care team.

Responsibilities include entering orders into the EMR, answering phones, maintaining patient charts, coordinating admissions and transfers, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant handling of confidential information.

Qualifications

• Unit Secretary or medical terminology coursework preferred.
• 0-2 years reception/secretarial training required.

Responsibilities

• Enter orders accurately into the computer system.
• Answer phones and manage patient records.
• Maintain patient charts and distribute labs and reports promptly.
• Assist physicians with labs and patient lists.
• Greet patients and coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Skills

Medical Terminology

HIPAA Compliance

Data Entry

Office Software

Communication

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR Systems

Job description

Newport Medical Center in Newport, TN is seeking a Unit Secretary who supports patient-centered care by handling clerical tasks, acting as unit receptionist, and assisting the patient care team.

Responsibilities include entering orders into the EMR, answering phones, maintaining patient charts, coordinating admissions and transfers, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant handling of confidential information.