Patient Care Unit Secretary — EMR, Scheduling & Front Desk

Community Health Systems; Arizona; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care by performing clerical tasks and serving as the unit receptionist. You will assist the patient care team while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment.

Responsibilities include data entry, scheduling, EMR documentation, and coordination of admissions, discharges, and transfers. The role requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong communication with nurses, physicians, and staff.

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 accuracy.
• Answer phones and manage patient records.
• Schedule appointments and document in EMR.
• Maintain patient charts and retrieve labs, consults and reports.
• Assist physicians with labs and patient lists.
• Greet and assist patients; coordinate admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer relations

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course (preferred)

Tools

EMR system

Office software

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care by performing clerical tasks and serving as the unit receptionist. You will assist the patient care team while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment.

Responsibilities include data entry, scheduling, EMR documentation, and coordination of admissions, discharges, and transfers. The role requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong communication with nurses, physicians, and staff.