Unit Secretary: Patient Care & EMR Admin

Merit Health River Region Medical Center; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health River Region Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care by handling clerical tasks, greeting patients, and assisting the care team. The role focuses on accurate data entry, calendar management, and timely distribution of reports in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will have a Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology background and 0–2 years of receptionist/secretarial experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and HIPAA confidentiality.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters orders into the computer system and EMR with minimal shortages.
• Answers phones, manages patient records, schedules appointments, and ensures documentation in EMR.
• Maintains patient charts and retrieves/distributes labs, consults, and reports promptly.
• Follows consult procedures, notifies physicians, and assists with labs and patient lists.
• Prioritizes tasks, handles STAT orders and urgent needs promptly.
• Greets and assists patients, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers, and facilitates requests.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Merit Health River Region Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care by handling clerical tasks, greeting patients, and assisting the care team. The role focuses on accurate data entry, calendar management, and timely distribution of reports in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will have a Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology background and 0–2 years of receptionist/secretarial experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and HIPAA confidentiality.