Patient Care Unit Secretary — Flow & Coordination

Thomas-Jefferson-University-; Weldon (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties, data entry into the Hospital Information System, and support patient flow for admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The role collaborates with clinical staff and supply chain to coordinate off-unit testing and inventory needs, ensuring a welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• Secretarial and computer experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology recommended.
• Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients, visitors, and staff with respect and professionalism.
• Maintain patient records and coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Monitor unit bed system and coordinate patient transport.
• Support inventory needs in collaboration with supply chain.
• Communicate with interprofessional team and charge nurse.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Computer literacy

Data entry

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital Information System

Job description

Jefferson Health in Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties, data entry into the Hospital Information System, and support patient flow for admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The role collaborates with clinical staff and supply chain to coordinate off-unit testing and inventory needs, ensuring a welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.