Unit Secretary & Patient Care Support

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital is seeking an on-site Unit Secretary to serve as the information hub for the unit. You will answer phones, manage call lights, and ensure timely communication with staff.

Accurate entry of patient orders into the EMR is expected, along with filing, copying, and general clerical tasks in support of unit operations. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (associates or bachelor’s preferred) and at least two years of clerical experience.

Qualifications

• > Two years of secretarial or comparable clerical experience required.
• > High school graduate or GED required; associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• > Medical Office Assistant certificate or related coursework may substitute for clerical experience.
• > Proficient with PC software including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and manage patient call lights; direct inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Enter patient orders into the electronic medical record accurately and timely.
• Perform secretarial duties: filing, copying, printing, and maintaining records.
• Assist with supplies, equipment stocking, and general unit support per policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

PC software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Medical Office Assistant certificate or related coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital is seeking an on-site Unit Secretary to serve as the information hub for the unit. You will answer phones, manage call lights, and ensure timely communication with staff.

Accurate entry of patient orders into the EMR is expected, along with filing, copying, and general clerical tasks in support of unit operations. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (associates or bachelor’s preferred) and at least two years of clerical experience.