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

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

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Naples, FL is seeking a Seasonal Unit Secretary to support the patient care team with clerical tasks, EMR entry, and receptionist duties on a Collier unit.

The ideal candidate has 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training, basic medical terminology, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This on-site, part-time role requires reliability, HIPAA compliance, and strong communication with nurses and physicians.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enter orders into the computer system accurately.
• Answer phones and manage patient records.
• Maintain charts and ensure labs and reports are retrieved promptly.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient requests.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain confidentiality.
• Attend to other duties as assigned and maintain reliability.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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