Unit Secretary Days

Community Health Systems; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Unit Secretary to enhance patient-centered care through clerical support tasks. Ideal candidates will complete a Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology course and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing patient records and assisting core team members in a busy healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters orders into the computer system.
• Answers phones and manages patient records.
• Greets and assists patients, coordinates admissions and discharges.

Skills

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course

Job description

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The Unit Secretary contributes to high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of clerical tasks. The Unit Secretary functions as a 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 ensures 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.
• 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 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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