Unit Secretary – General Medicine: Patient Care & Admin

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Unit Secretary at Northwestern Medicine serves as the receptionist for the patient care unit, greeting patients, visitors, and staff while coordinating information at the nurses' station to support timely care. The role assists physicians, nurses, and health care providers in coordinating patient stay and experience.

Responsibilities include handling medical records, EMR readiness, patient flow activities, and basic clerical duties to maintain an efficient unit environment.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Computer experience.
• One year of college or business school.
• Unit secretary experience.
• Medical terminology.

Aufgaben

• Greet patients, staff, and visitors and extend courtesies promptly.
• Coordinate flow of information at the nurses' station.
• Assist care team in coordinating patient stay and care.
• Prepare and manage medical records and EMR downtime readiness.
• Manage unit clerical tasks and supplies as needed.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Ausbildung

High School or GED

One year of college or business school

Jobbeschreibung

The Unit Secretary at Northwestern Medicine serves as the receptionist for the patient care unit, greeting patients, visitors, and staff while coordinating information at the nurses' station to support timely care. The role assists physicians, nurses, and health care providers in coordinating patient stay and experience.

Responsibilities include handling medical records, EMR readiness, patient flow activities, and basic clerical duties to maintain an efficient unit environment.