Unit Secretary, Emergency Department

Northside Hospital; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta seeks a capable medical office clerk to support patient care teams. The role emphasizes accurate filing, chart preparation, and transcription of physician orders in the electronic medical record system. Works with patients of all age groups except neonates.

Candidates should have at least one year of clerical experience and a basic knowledge of medical terminology. Preferred are experience in hospital clerical work, basic computer skills, service excellence, and

Qualifications

• One year of clerical experience is required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general clerical and reception duties.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts, transcribes physician orders, and enters information into the electronic medical record system.
• Works with patients of all age groups except neonates.

Skills

Clerical experience

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Good communication skills

Service excellence

Job description

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.

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.

REQUIRED

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

PREFERRED

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