Unit Secretary, Emergency Department

Northside Hospital Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented Clerical Associate to support patient units with charts, orders, and data entry. You will perform general reception duties, prepare and maintain patient records, and transcribe physician orders into the electronic system, serving patients of all ages (excluding neonates).

Shift is 7 PM–7 AM with weekend requirements, offering stable full-time hours and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical experience (must)
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology (must)
• Experience in patient care or hospital clerical (preferred)
• Demonstrates basic computer skills (preferred)
• Demonstrated service excellence skills and good communication (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs general clerical and reception duties for patient unit or department
• Prepares and maintains patient charts
• Transcribes physician orders
• Enters information into the computerized patient care system
• Works with patients of all age groups except neonate

Skills

Communication skills

Service orientation

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Performs general clerical and reception duties according to needs of patient unit or department. Position is characterized by preparing and maintaining patient charts, transcribing physician orders, and entering information into computerized patient care system. Works with patients of all age groups except neonate.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

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

PREFERRED

• Experience in a patient care, or any hospital/medical clerical position.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated service excellence skills.
• Must possess good communication skills.

Work Hours:

7PM-7AM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes