*Seasonal* Unit Secretary - Collier - Days (Full Time Hours)

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unit Secretary at Community Health Systems, Inc. serves as receptionist for the unit, supports the patient care team, and helps maintain an organized, safe environment in Naples.

Responsibilities include entering orders, answering phones, managing patient records in the EMR, coordinating admissions and transfers, and ensuring labs and reports are distributed promptly. Preferred candidates have a Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology course and 0–2 years receptionist experience, with MS

Qualifications

• Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology training preferred
• 0–2 years receptionist or secretarial training/experience required
• Basic medical terminology knowledge

Responsibilities

• Enter orders accurately into the computer system and monitor for shortages
• Answer phones and manage patient records in the EMR
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the care team
• Maintain patient charts and ensure labs/reports are promptly distributed
• Uphold HIPAA and confidentiality in all handling of patient information
• Provide friendly patient assistance and maintain regular attendance

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR data entry

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

*Seasonal* Unit Secretary - Collier - Days (Full Time Hours)

Naples, FL, United States

Job Description

Job Summary

The Unit Secretary contributes to high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of clerical tasks. The Unit Secretary functions as receptionist for the unit and assists the patient care team while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment.

Essential Functions

• Accurately enters orders into the computer system, ensuring minimal shortages.


• Answers phones, manages patient records, schedules appointments, and ensures accurate documentation in the electronic medical records (EMR) system.


• Maintains patient charts and ensure labs, consults, and reports are retrieved and distributed promptly.


• Follows consult procedures accurately, ensuring physicians are notified and patient names are listed correctly. Assists physicians with labs and patient lists.


• Prioritizes tasks effectively, handling STAT orders and urgent needs immediately (e.g., STAT x-rays, repairs).


• Greets and assists patients, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers, and facilitates patient requests.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.


• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course preferred


• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.


• Adept at learning new technologies to perform data entry, manage calendars, and create reports.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other office-related software.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal


• Builds strong relationships at the facility with core customer base (nurses, physicians, core team members, etc.) and facility leadership

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required

Job Info

• Job Identification 168516


• Job Category Administrative Support


• Posting Date 10/22/2026, 07:07 PM


• Job Schedule Part time


• Job Shift Day