Patient Care Unit Secretary & Care Coordination Pro

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center – Birmingham, AL is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care by performing clerical tasks on the unit. You will act as receptionist, enter orders, manage patient records, and assist the patient care team while maintaining an organized, safe environment.

Responsibilities include phone handling, scheduling, EMR documentation, chart maintenance, and coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enter orders into the computer system with minimal shortages.
• Answer phones, manage patient records, schedule appointments, and document in EMR.
• Maintain patient charts and distribute labs, consults, and reports promptly.
• Assist physicians with labs and patient lists and notify physicians of consults.
• Prioritize tasks for STAT orders and urgent needs.
• Greet and assist patients, coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

HIPAA

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grandview Medical Center – Birmingham, AL is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care by performing clerical tasks on the unit. You will act as receptionist, enter orders, manage patient records, and assist the patient care team while maintaining an organized, safe environment.

Responsibilities include phone handling, scheduling, EMR documentation, chart maintenance, and coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers.