Unit Secretary – Patient Care & EMR Coordinator

Laredo Medical Center; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Laredo Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to support the patient care team in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. You will perform a variety of clerical tasks, act as unit receptionist, and help maintain an organized, safe workflow.

Key duties include entering orders into the EMR, answering phones, managing patient records, coordinating admissions and discharges, and ensuring timely documentation and communication with physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

• Completion of Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course preferred.
• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Enter orders into the computer system with minimal shortages.
• Answer phones, manage patient records, schedule appointments, and document in EMR.
• 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 immediately.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Communication skills

HIPAA privacy

Education

Some College

Tools

EMR systems

Office software

Job description

Laredo Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to support the patient care team in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. You will perform a variety of clerical tasks, act as unit receptionist, and help maintain an organized, safe workflow.

Key duties include entering orders into the EMR, answering phones, managing patient records, coordinating admissions and discharges, and ensuring timely documentation and communication with physicians and nurses.