Unit Clerk | FT | Days - Tele

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a dedicated Unit Secretary to support the patient care team on the unit. The role includes data entry, EMR documentation, receptionist duties, and maintaining an organized, safe environment.

The successful candidate will have formal unit secretary or medical terminology training, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient confidentiality under HIPAA regulations. A friendly, patient-centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and privacy standards.
• Ability to learn new EMR and office software quickly.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Enter orders into the computer system and manage patient records.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and document in EMR.
• Maintain patient charts and distribute labs and reports promptly.
• Follow procedures, notify physicians, and assist with labs.
• Prioritize urgent requests and STAT orders.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Maintain attendance and comply with policies.

Connaissances

Medical terminology

Communication

HIPAA privacy

Formation

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

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