Unit Secretary: Front Desk & EMR Support (Weekdays Only)

Memorial Physician Practices; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible-spending and health savings

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide frontline administrative support on the nursing unit. You will initiate, maintain, and close electronic medical records, manage phones and visitors, and support communication among patients, families, physicians, and staff to ensure smooth operations and a great patient experience.

The role requires a high school diploma with college coursework preferred and hospital experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years of college-level education preferred.
• Prior hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors promptly; provide directions and answer routine questions.
• Initiate the medical record at admission; maintain documentation during the stay; close the record at discharge within the EMR.
• Initiate and follow up on physicians' orders as directed by unit procedures.
• Serve as unit receptionist: manage incoming/outgoing calls and provide visitor information.
• Facilitate frequent communication with unit personnel, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families to exchange information.
• Provide non-clinical patient support (e.g., respond to call lights, fulfill requests for non-care items, accompany patients to appointments, assist in the café as assigned).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college-level education preferred

Job description

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide frontline administrative support on the nursing unit. You will initiate, maintain, and close electronic medical records, manage phones and visitors, and support communication among patients, families, physicians, and staff to ensure smooth operations and a great patient experience.

The role requires a high school diploma with college coursework preferred and hospital experience is a plus.