Unit Secretary, PCU

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a receptionist to perform clerical duties, maintain patient charts, transcribe physician orders, and enter information into the computerized patient care system. The role supports patients of all ages except neonates.

The position requires one year of clerical experience and a basic knowledge of medical terminology; strong communication and service-excellence skills are preferred. Join a hospital dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year previous experience in a clerical position.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Performs general clerical and reception duties according to needs of patient unit or department.
• Preparing and maintaining patient charts.
• Transcribing physician orders.
• Entering information into computerized patient care system.
• Works with patients of all age groups except neonate.

Skills

Communication skills

Service excellence skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Performs general clerical and reception duties according to needs of patient unit or department. Position is characterized by preparing and maintaining patient charts, transcribing physician orders, and entering information into computerized patient care system. Works with patients of all age groups except neonate.

REQUIRED

1. One (1) year previous experience in a clerical position.
2. Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

PREFERRED

1. Experience in a patient care, or any hospital/medical clerical position.
2. Demonstrates basic computer skills.
3. Demonstrated service excellence skills.
4. Must possess good communication skills.