Unit Secretary - Fast-Paced Medical Clerical Support

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties on a nursing or clinical unit. You will maintain patient charts, update the electronic medical record, and assist staff, patients, and families with information and support.

The role requires a high school diploma, clerical experience, and comfort with hospital terminology. You will work on a 40/80 full-time schedule, primarily days, with potential unit float to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with English, typing, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Experience in clerical work is required.
• On-the-job training in hospital practices and terminology.
• Ability to work well under stress in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Observe hospital and unit policies and guidelines.
• Maintain patient charts and the electronic medical record for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Use electronic systems to ensure labs and orders are processed in a timely manner.
• Report needed repairs to related services.
• Make emergency phone calls as directed.
• Answer phones and relay messages.

Skills

Typing speed

Communication

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic medical record (EMR)

BASIS data entry

Job description

Care New England is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties on a nursing or clinical unit. You will maintain patient charts, update the electronic medical record, and assist staff, patients, and families with information and support.

The role requires a high school diploma, clerical experience, and comfort with hospital terminology. You will work on a 40/80 full-time schedule, primarily days, with potential unit float to meet operational needs.