Unit Secretary ED 40N

Care New England; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the day-to-day operations of clinical units. The role involves retrieving and ordering data from computer systems, maintaining patient charts, and processing forms for unit activities.

The incumbent will facilitate information flow among physicians, nurses, and staff to support patient care. Ideal candidates are high school graduates with some specialized training, highly organized, and fluent in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with some specialized training preferred.
• Well organized individual with excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in the English language required.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves/orders data from computer system, such as test results and care maps to assist nursing staff and physicians.
• Processes forms and paperwork necessary for unit functions.
• Verifies and updates patient data.
• Maintains manual patient medical records and files.
• Maintains a neat, well supplied workstation.
• Provides routine secretarial support to unit.
• Preserves and protects patients rights to confidentiality.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Unit Secretary assists with the day-to-day operation of various clinical areas of the Hospital. The incumbent retrieves/orders data from computer system, maintains patient charts and records, and processes forms and paperwork for unit. Facilitates the flow of information between physicians, nursing staff and others concerning patient care, and performs other job-related duties as requested.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Retrieves/orders data from computer system, such as test results and care maps to assist nursing staff and physicians.
• Processes forms and paperwork necessary for unit functions.
• Verifies and updates patient data.
• Maintains manual patient medical records and files.
• Maintains a neat, well supplied workstation.
• Provides routine secretarial support to unit.
• Preserves and protects patient's rights to confidentiality.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Requirements

High school graduate with some additional, specialized training preferred. Well organized individual with excellent communication skills. Proficiency in the English language required.

Internal Posting Period

10/7/2026 - 10/16/2026

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.