PRN Night Unit Secretary – Patient Care Admin

Merit Health River Oaks; Wells (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Unit Secretary in Labor and Delivery at Merit Health River Oaks serves as the unit receptionist and supports the patient care team during night shifts, delivering clerical tasks with accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include entering orders, managing EMR data, coordinating admissions and transfers, and ensuring labs and reports are retrieved promptly while maintaining strong communication with nurses and physicians.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course preferred.
• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.
• Ability to handle patient information with HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters orders into the computer system and manages documentation.
• Answers phones, maintains patient records, and coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Supports the patient care team and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Follows procedures for lab, tests, and reports and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Calendar management

Report creation

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

EMR system

Job description

The Unit Secretary in Labor and Delivery at Merit Health River Oaks serves as the unit receptionist and supports the patient care team during night shifts, delivering clerical tasks with accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include entering orders, managing EMR data, coordinating admissions and transfers, and ensuring labs and reports are retrieved promptly while maintaining strong communication with nurses and physicians.