Nursing Unit Secretary – EMR & Patient Flow

Northwell; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a unit clerk to support the Post Cardiac Care Unit on-site in New York. Under RN supervision, you will perform clerical tasks and non-clinical services to maintain efficient operations.

Responsibilities include managing patient records, EMR entry, discharge planning communication, bed and capacity management, and ensuring neat work areas. Strong organizational skills and basic medical terminology are essential; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of office equipment and general knowledge of simple medical procedures or terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all activities involved in the preparation and maintenance of patient records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensures that electronic medical records (EMR) are processed and maintained accurately and completely, and that patient information is updated.
• Prepares patient records for discharge and/or transfer including copying paperwork, chart breakdown, and contacting appropriate departments.
• Ensures accurate, timely and professional communication when speaking on the phone, taking messages, speaking to patients and physicians, and scheduling post-discharge follow-ups.
• Facilitates efficient patient flow by managing electronic capacity systems and bed management, ensuring clinical attributes are current.
• Organizes workload and maintains the primary nursing board, census sheet, and work area in a neat/ orderly manner.
• Floats to other units to provide assistance as needed and accept additional assignments to support efficiency.
• Keeps current in clerical practices and attends mandatory in-services, maintaining education records.
• Under leadership guidance, assist with chart audits, bulletin boards, and ordering/maintaining unit supplies.

Skills

Office equipment familiarity

Medical terminology understanding

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Northwell is seeking a unit clerk to support the Post Cardiac Care Unit on-site in New York. Under RN supervision, you will perform clerical tasks and non-clinical services to maintain efficient operations.

Responsibilities include managing patient records, EMR entry, discharge planning communication, bed and capacity management, and ensuring neat work areas. Strong organizational skills and basic medical terminology are essential; HS diploma required.