Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Admin Coordinator

jeffersonhealth; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a unit secretary to perform clerical duties, data entry, and front-line support for patient flow in a clinical unit. You will answer calls, organize information, and assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and test coordination within the hospital setting.

Collaborating with unit staff and leadership, you will help manage inventory and ensure a welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum secretarial and computer experience; knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient/family interactions.
• Ability to follow protocols and support unit leadership and staff.

Responsibilities

• Handle clerical duties and data entry to support unit operations.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge processes and patient transport requests.
• Coordinate tests/appointments and communicate with nursing and ancillary staff.
• Maintain organized patient records and hospital information system data.
• Support inventory needs and stay professional and welcoming to patients, families, staff.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Medical terminology

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital Information System

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a unit secretary to perform clerical duties, data entry, and front-line support for patient flow in a clinical unit. You will answer calls, organize information, and assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and test coordination within the hospital setting.

Collaborating with unit staff and leadership, you will help manage inventory and ensure a welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.