Unit Secretary

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care by performing clerical tasks on a day shift. The role includes data entry, EMR management, and coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years of receptionist experience and coursework in Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology; HIPAA compliance and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology course preferred.
• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.

Responsibilities

• Enter orders accurately into the system to minimize shortages.
• Answer phones, manage patient records, and schedule appointments in the EMR.
• Maintain patient charts and ensure labs, consults, and reports are retrieved promptly.
• Follow consult procedures and notify physicians; assist with labs and patient lists.
• Prioritize urgent tasks, including STAT orders and urgent needs.
• Greet patients, coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, and respond to requests.
• Maintain attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Technology adaptability

Microsoft Office

HIPAA confidentiality

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary The Unit Secretary contributes to high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of clerical tasks. The Unit Secretary functions as receptionist for the unit and assists the patient care team while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment.Essential Functions

• Accurately enters orders into the computer system, ensuring minimal shortages.
• Answers phones, manages patient records, schedules appointments, and ensures accurate documentation in the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Maintains patient charts and ensure labs, consults, and reports are retrieved and distributed promptly.
• Follows consult procedures accurately, ensuring physicians are notified and patient names are listed correctly. Assists physicians with labs and patient lists.
• Prioritizes tasks effectively, handling STAT orders and urgent needs immediately (e.g., STAT x-rays, repairs).
• Greets and assists patients, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers, and facilitates patient requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course preferred
• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Adept at learning new technologies to perform data entry, manage calendars, and create reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other office-related software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Builds strong relationships at the facility with core customer base (nurses, physicians, core team members, etc.) and facility leadership

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required

Job Info

• Job Identification 168772
• Job Category Administrative Support
• Posting Date 10/21/2026, 03:31 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 400 N Edwards St, Enterprise, AL, 36330, US