Night Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Admin Support

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Unit Secretary to support a patient care team on the night shift. You will perform clerical tasks, greet patients, manage calls, enter orders, and help maintain accurate records in the EMR.

This role requires basic medical terminology knowledge, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; completion of a Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology course is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology course preferred.
• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters orders into the computer system and ensures minimal shortages.
• Answers phones, manages patient records, schedules appointments, and documents in EMR.
• Maintains patient charts and ensures labs, consults, and reports are retrieved and distributed promptly.
• Follows consult procedures, notifies physicians, and assists with labs and patient lists.
• Prioritizes tasks, handles STAT orders and urgent needs promptly.
• Greets and assists patients, coordinates admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies and standards.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Unit Secretary to support a patient care team on the night shift. You will perform clerical tasks, greet patients, manage calls, enter orders, and help maintain accurate records in the EMR.

This role requires basic medical terminology knowledge, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; completion of a Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology course is preferred.