Unit Secretary — Patient Care & EMR Coordinator

Memorial Physician Practices; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Paris Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Unit Secretary to join our nursing unit. You will initiate, maintain and close electronic medical records, handle phones and visitor inquiries, and support communication among patients, families, physicians and staff to ensure smooth operations and an exceptional patient experience.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (two years of college preferred), strong computer skills, and familiarity with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; two years of college-level education preferred.
• Experience: Prior hospital experience preferred.
• Technical: Computer experience required; EMR/electronic documentation familiarity desirable.
• Communication: Ability to speak and write concisely; knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.
• Interpersonal: Works effectively with all levels of medical personnel, patients, and families; strong customer service; reliability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors promptly; provide directions and answer routine questions.
• Initiate the medical record at admission; maintain documentation during the stay; close the record at discharge within the EMR.
• Initiate and follow up on physicians' orders as directed by unit procedures.
• Serve as unit receptionist: manage incoming/outgoing calls and provide visitor information.
• Facilitate frequent communication with unit personnel, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families to exchange information.
• Provide non-clinical patient support (e.g., respond to call lights, fulfill requests for non-care items, accompany patients to appointments, assist in the café as assigned).
• Demonstrates professional, courteous, and helpful service in all interactions. Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in all communications and record handling. Prioritizes multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and escalates concerns appropriately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Communication

Interpersonal

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college-level education preferred

Tools

EMR/electronic documentation

Computer experience

Job description

Paris Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Unit Secretary to join our nursing unit. You will initiate, maintain and close electronic medical records, handle phones and visitor inquiries, and support communication among patients, families, physicians and staff to ensure smooth operations and an exceptional patient experience.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (two years of college preferred), strong computer skills, and familiarity with EMR systems.