Unit Secretary

Northside Hospital Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta seeks a friendly, detail-oriented clerical assistant to support patient units with chart preparation, order transcription, and data entry.

The role works with patients of all ages (excluding neonates). Strong computer skills and good communication are valued; hospital/medical clerical experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical experience.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience in a patient care or hospital/medical clerical position is a plus.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills.
• Must possess good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain patient charts.
• Transcribe physician orders.
• Enter information into computerized patient care system.

Skills

Clerical experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Performs general clerical and reception duties according to needs of patient unit or department. Position is characterized by preparing and maintaining patient charts, transcribing physician orders, and entering information into computerized patient care system. Works with patients of all age groups except neonate.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• One (1) year previous experience in a clerical position.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

PREFERRED

• Experience in a patient care, or any hospital/medical clerical position.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated service excellence skills.
• Must possess good communication skills.

Work Hours:

3pm-1130pm