Unit Clerk: Patient Care & Administrative Hub

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health Systems in Mobile, AL is hiring a Unit Secretary to support hospital operations at the bedside and front desk. You will maintain patient charts, process orders, coordinate referrals and appointments, and communicate with physicians, nurses, and families with professionalism.

The role requires attentiveness, accuracy, and the ability to use the hospital information system for recording orders, charting, and admissions.

Qualifications

• Maintains accurate and complete patient records.
• Answers the telephone promptly and courteously.
• Schedules and coordinates diagnostic procedures and follow-up appointments.
• Uses Hospital Information System for orders and charting.

Responsibilities

• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values
• Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality
• Responds to call lights and promptly relays information to the appropriate nursing personnel
• Maintains accurate and complete records by posting all forms and reports in correct order
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone

Job description

USA Health Systems in Mobile, AL is hiring a Unit Secretary to support hospital operations at the bedside and front desk. You will maintain patient charts, process orders, coordinate referrals and appointments, and communicate with physicians, nurses, and families with professionalism.

The role requires attentiveness, accuracy, and the ability to use the hospital information system for recording orders, charting, and admissions.