Patient Care Unit Secretary — EMR & Front Desk

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care by performing clerical tasks, serving as unit receptionist, and assisting the patient care team in a clean, organized environment.

Responsibilities include entering orders in the computer system, managing patient records and EMR documentation, coordinating admissions, discharges and transfers, and promptly retrieving labs and reports.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Calendar management

Reports creation

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course preferred

Receptionist/secretarial training experience (0-2 years) required

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care by performing clerical tasks, serving as unit receptionist, and assisting the patient care team in a clean, organized environment.

Responsibilities include entering orders in the computer system, managing patient records and EMR documentation, coordinating admissions, discharges and transfers, and promptly retrieving labs and reports.