Unit Secretary & Patient Care Coordinator

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center seeks a Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care by performing clerical tasks on the unit, acting as receptionist, and helping the patient care team maintain an organized, safe environment.

The role requires basic medical terminology knowledge, strong data entry skills, proficiency with the EMR system and Microsoft Office, and reliable attendance; completion of a Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology course is preferred, with 0–2 years of receptionist

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.

Responsibilities

• Enter orders into the computer system, ensuring minimal shortages.
• Answer phones, manage patient records, schedule appointments, and document in the EMR system.
• Maintain patient charts and ensure labs, consults, and reports are retrieved and distributed promptly.
• Follow consult procedures, notify physicians, and assist with labs and patient lists.
• Prioritize tasks, handle STAT orders and urgent needs.
• Greet and assist patients, coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center seeks a Unit Secretary to support patient-centered care by performing clerical tasks on the unit, acting as receptionist, and helping the patient care team maintain an organized, safe environment.

The role requires basic medical terminology knowledge, strong data entry skills, proficiency with the EMR system and Microsoft Office, and reliable attendance; completion of a Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology course is preferred, with 0–2 years of receptionist