Secretary, Unit (SW)

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.; North Providence (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. in Rhode Island is seeking a unit clerk to perform clerical duties in the nursing service unit, maintaining patient and hospital records and coordinating scheduling of tests as ordered by physicians.

You will transcribe physician orders onto unit records, prepare requisitions for laboratory tests, x-ray exams and consultations, and order medications and supplies for pre/post-operative patients, while also serving as the unit receptionist.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with medical records or healthcare clerical work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient and hospital records in the nursing service unit.
• Coordinates scheduling of tests as ordered by physicians.
• Transcribes physician orders onto unit records and files for nursing personnel.
• Prepares requisitions for laboratory tests, x-ray exams, blood tests and consultations.
• Orders medications and supplies for pre/post-operative patients.
• Regularly performs the function of unit receptionist.

Skills

Clerical skills

Medical records

Scheduling

Order transcription

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Performs a variety of clerical duties in connection with preparing, compiling and maintaining patient and hospital records in nursing service unit. Coordinates activities in unit such as scheduling patient’s tests as ordered by physician. Performs other clerical and accommodative services to assist the nursing staff. Transcribes physician’s orders onto unit records and files for nursing personnel. Prepares requisitions ordering laboratory tests, x-ray exams, blood tests and consultations requested by the physician. Orders medications and supplies for pre/post-operative patients. Regularly performs function of unit receptionist.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.