Unit Secretary: Patient Care Admin & EMR Coordinator

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care through clerical tasks and reception functions on the day shift. You will enter orders, maintain patient records, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR system while supporting the care team.

The role requires basic medical terminology knowledge, attention to detail, and strong communication to coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the nursing staff and physicians.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in data entry and documentation in EMR systems.
• Ability to manage calendars and patient records with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters orders into the computer system, ensuring minimal shortages.
• Answers phones, manages patient records, schedules appointments, and ensures accurate EMR documentation.
• Maintains patient charts and retrieves labs, consults, and reports promptly.
• Follows consult procedures, notifies physicians, and assists with labs and lists.
• Prioritizes tasks for STAT orders and urgent needs.
• Greet and assist patients; coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Patient relations

Confidentiality

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR system

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care through clerical tasks and reception functions on the day shift. You will enter orders, maintain patient records, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR system while supporting the care team.

The role requires basic medical terminology knowledge, attention to detail, and strong communication to coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the nursing staff and physicians.