Unit Secretary, Acute Cardiology

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Acute Cardiology unit. This role involves performing clerical duties, managing patient charts, and supporting healthcare professionals in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have clerical experience and knowledge of medical terminology. Join a leading healthcare provider in Atlanta and contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and reception duties.
• Prepare and maintain patient charts.
• Transcribe physician orders and enter data.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing

Communication

Job description

Join to apply for the Unit Secretary, Acute Cardiology role at Northside Hospital.

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. We are expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities, creating more opportunities for healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

In the Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCCU), you will work with patients with cardiac and vascular diseases, some requiring intermediate care. Patients may have congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarcts (STEMI, NSTEMI), cardiac dysrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary edema, amputations, etc. The unit performs interventions including echocardiograms, nuclear studies, pacemakers, PCI, vascular surgery, cardioversion, and cath lab procedures. You will become skilled in interpreting cardiac rhythms, drip titration, and post-cath interventions like TR Bands and femoral sheath pulls. Our nurses are trained in ACLS, NIHSS, and respond to code blue events hospital-wide.

The role involves performing clerical and reception duties, preparing and maintaining patient charts, transcribing physician orders, and entering data into the computerized patient care system. The position works with patients of all age groups except neonates.

Requirements

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

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare or hospital clerical work.
• Basic computer skills.
• Service excellence skills.
• Good communication skills.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care