Patient Care Unit Secretary & Coordinator

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a diligent Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care on the unit. You will perform clerical tasks, act as receptionist, enter orders, manage schedules, and assist the patient care team in a clean, organized environment.

Key duties include answering phones, maintaining patient records in the EMR, coordinating admissions and transfers, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. A basic knowledge of medical terminology and proficiency with Microsoft Office are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enter orders into computer system with accuracy.
• Answer phones and manage EMR records.
• Maintain patient charts and retrieve labs/reports.
• Assist physicians with labs and patient lists.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Calendar management

Reporting

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Receptionist training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a diligent Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care on the unit. You will perform clerical tasks, act as receptionist, enter orders, manage schedules, and assist the patient care team in a clean, organized environment.

Key duties include answering phones, maintaining patient records in the EMR, coordinating admissions and transfers, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. A basic knowledge of medical terminology and proficiency with Microsoft Office are