Unit Secretary

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a patient services clerk to perform general clerical duties, maintain patient charts, transcribe orders, and enter data into the electronic health record. Must have strong communication and basic computer skills.

Requirements include at least 1 year of clerical experience and basic knowledge of medical terminology; hospital clerical experience and customer service skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a clerical position.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical and reception duties for the patient unit.
• Prepare and maintain patient charts; transcribe physician orders.
• Enter information into the computerized patient care system; interact with patients of all ages except neonate.

Skills

Clerical experience

Tools

Computer skills

Medical terminology

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:

5a-1:30p