Nursing Unit Secretary & Patient Care Liaison

Tenet Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Health Savings Account

Employee Discounts

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to support a nursing unit by handling medical records, patient documentation, and receptionist duties. You will liaise between patients, visitors, physicians, and staff, ensuring smooth unit operations and accurate record-keeping.

The role requires a high school diploma, familiarity with medical terminology, and CPR certification; CPI certification may be required for specific units.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Familiar with medical terminology and comfortable using a computer.
• CPR certification required; CPI certification for certain units.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties on the nursing unit and maintain patient records, charts, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as the main receptionist for the unit, greet patients/visitors, answer phones, and direct inquiries.
• Coordinate communication among patients, visitors, physicians, nursing staff and ancillary departments to support efficient care.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, data entry, and unit correspondence.
• Assist with basic patient care tasks as needed (when certified), acting as a Nurse Assistant to support clinical staff.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

CPR

CPI

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to support a nursing unit by handling medical records, patient documentation, and receptionist duties. You will liaise between patients, visitors, physicians, and staff, ensuring smooth unit operations and accurate record-keeping.

The role requires a high school diploma, familiarity with medical terminology, and CPR certification; CPI certification may be required for specific units.