Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

Landmark Medical Center; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare facility as a Unit Secretary in the Emergency Department. This entry-level role involves supporting nursing staff, managing patient records, and ensuring effective communication within the department. Ideal for those with a high school diploma and a passion for healthcare.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience with computers for word processing and database management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform indirect care activities and facilitate communication within the department.
• Transcribe physician orders and prepare patient records.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Unit Secretary - Emergency Department role at Landmark Medical Center.

**Overview:**
At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A” rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: EEOC Know Your Rights.

Work Hours: 24 hours/week, 2:45-11:15 pm

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of Emergency Room, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor. The role involves performing indirect care activities, facilitating communication within the department, transcribing physician orders, preparing and maintaining patient records, ordering supplies, and assisting nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Current BLS certification within 6 months of hire, and maintain current.
• Experience with computers for word processing and database management preferred.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Medical Practices, Hospitals and Healthcare