Unit Secretary: Patient Care Admin & EMR Specialist

CHS Career Site; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care on the night shift at our Dothan facility. You will perform clerical tasks, act as receptionist, enter orders, and maintain a clean, organized unit environment.

Responsibilities include answering phones, managing patient records in EMR, coordinating admissions and transfers, and ensuring accurate documentation and timely lab reporting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course preferred.
• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.

Responsibilities

• Enter orders into the computer system with minimal shortages.
• Answer phones, manage patient records, and schedule appointments in EMR.
• Maintain patient charts and distribute labs, consults, and reports.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient requests.
• Handle STAT orders promptly; support physicians and patient care team.
• Maintain attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

HIPAA compliance

Data entry

Confidentiality

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR software

Job description

CHS Career Site is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care on the night shift at our Dothan facility. You will perform clerical tasks, act as receptionist, enter orders, and maintain a clean, organized unit environment.

Responsibilities include answering phones, managing patient records in EMR, coordinating admissions and transfers, and ensuring accurate documentation and timely lab reporting.