Unit Secretary Evenings Full Time

Laredo Medical Center; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Laredo Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to support the patient care team in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. You will perform a variety of clerical tasks, act as unit receptionist, and help maintain an organized, safe workflow.

Key duties include entering orders into the EMR, answering phones, managing patient records, coordinating admissions and discharges, and ensuring timely documentation and communication with physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

• Completion of Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course preferred.
• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Enter orders into the computer system with minimal shortages.
• Answer phones, manage patient records, schedule appointments, and document in EMR.
• Maintain patient charts and ensure labs, consults, and reports are retrieved and distributed promptly.
• Follow consult procedures, notify physicians, and assist with labs and patient lists.
• Prioritize tasks, handle STAT orders and urgent needs immediately.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Communication skills

HIPAA privacy

Education

Some College

Tools

EMR systems

Office software

Job description

Job Summary

The Unit Secretary contributes to high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of clerical tasks. The Unit Secretary functions as 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 ensure 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.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• 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 at the facility 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 162713
• Job Category Administrative Support
• Posting Date 09/04/2026, 12:00 PM
• Degree Level Some College
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Evening