Unit Secretary

Northside Hospital; Canton (GA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is actively seeking a clerical/reception assistant to support patient units. The role involves preparing and maintaining patient charts, transcribing physician orders, and entering data into the computerized patient care system.

The position serves patients across age groups, excluding neonates. Minimum one year of clerical experience and basic medical terminology knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical experience is required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong communication and organizational skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain patient charts.
• Transcribe physician orders and input information into the patient care system.
• Assist with reception duties as needed.

Skills

Clerical experience

Medical terminology

Computer basics

Job description

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.

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.

REQUIRED

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

PREFERRED

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