Unit Secretary: Calm, Efficient Admin for Clinical Unit

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties on a nursing or clinical unit, maintaining confidentiality and assisting staff, patients, and families. They observe hospital policies and participate in ongoing in-service education as required.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient charts, coordinating communications, handling calls, managing unit census and supplies, data entry, and supporting clinical staff as needed. Schedule involves weekends and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Prior clerical experience on a hospital unit is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and patient records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient charts and electronic medical records for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Answer phones, relay messages, and assist staff, patients, and families.
• Process unit communications and orders to ensure timely action.
• Manage unit census and daily attendance; track and report numbers.
• Prepare and maintain unit supplies, forms, and patient folders.
• Assist patients in locating appropriate clinical staff and note required information.

Skills

Clerical experience

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Care New England is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties on a nursing or clinical unit, maintaining confidentiality and assisting staff, patients, and families. They observe hospital policies and participate in ongoing in-service education as required.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient charts, coordinating communications, handling calls, managing unit census and supplies, data entry, and supporting clinical staff as needed. Schedule involves weekends and rotating shifts.