Unit Secretary

Northside Hospital; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Georgia is seeking a detail-oriented clerical specialist to support patient care teams. You will perform general clerical and reception duties, help maintain patient charts, and ensure accurate transcription of physician orders into our computerized patient care system.

You will work with patients of all ages (excluding neonates) and collaborate with clinical staff to maintain smooth unit operations.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a clerical position.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical and reception duties for patient unit or department.
• Prepare and maintain patient charts, transcribe physician orders, and enter information into computerized patient care system.
• Interact with patients across a broad age range (excluding neonates).

Skills

Clerical experience

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

2026-117605

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

• 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.