Unit Secretary: Patient Care Administrative Coordinator

North Okaloosa Medical Center; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Okaloosa Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care by handling clerical tasks and acting as the unit receptionist. You will assist the patient care team and keep a clean, organized, and safe environment.

Responsibilities include data entry, patient scheduling, chart maintenance, and coordination of admissions, discharges, and transfers while ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation in the EMR system.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology course preferred.
• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA rules.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data handling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters orders into the computer system with minimal shortages.
• Answers phones, manages patient records, schedules appointments and EMR documentation.
• Maintains patient charts; retrieves labs, consults and reports promptly.
• Assists physicians with labs and patient lists; notifies physicians of results.
• Prioritizes tasks, handles STAT orders and urgent needs promptly.
• Greet patients, coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains attendance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Calendar management

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Receptionist training

Tools

EMR systems

Office software

Job description

North Okaloosa Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care by handling clerical tasks and acting as the unit receptionist. You will assist the patient care team and keep a clean, organized, and safe environment.

Responsibilities include data entry, patient scheduling, chart maintenance, and coordination of admissions, discharges, and transfers while ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation in the EMR system.