Unit Secretary Weekend Day Shift

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Unit Secretary to support patient care on the unit. The role handles reception, medical records, scheduling, and entry of orders into the EMR, contributing to a clean, organized environment.

The ideal candidate will have 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial experience, basic medical terminology, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a commitment to HIPAA confidentiality. Completion of a Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology course is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enter orders accurately into the computer system with minimal shortages.
• Answer phones and manage patient records; schedule appointments and document in EMR.
• Maintain patient charts; retrieve and distribute labs, consults, and reports promptly.
• Assist physicians with labs and patient lists; notify physicians of concerns.
• Prioritize tasks; handle STAT orders and urgent needs immediately.
• Greet and assist patients; coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Relationship building

Data entry

Calendar management

Report creation

Education

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR software

Job description

Job Summary

The Unit Secretary contributes to high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of clerical tasks. The Unit Secretary functions as receptionist for the unit and assists the patient care team while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment.

Essential Functions

• Accurately enters orders into the computer system, ensuring minimal shortages.


• Answers phones, manages patient records, schedules appointments, and ensures accurate documentation in the electronic medical records (EMR) system.


• Maintains patient charts and ensure labs, consults, and reports are retrieved and distributed promptly.


• Follows consult procedures accurately, ensuring physicians are notified and patient names are listed correctly. Assists physicians with labs and patient lists.


• Prioritizes tasks effectively, handling STAT orders and urgent needs immediately (e.g., STAT x-rays, repairs).


• Greets and assists patients, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers, and facilitates patient requests.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.


• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course preferred


• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.


• Adept at learning new technologies to perform data entry, manage calendars, and create reports.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other office-related software.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal


• Builds strong relationships at the facility with core customer base (nurses, physicians, core team members, etc.) and facility leadership

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required

Job Info

• Job Identification 167965


• Job Category Administrative Support


• Posting Date 10/16/2026, 08:59 PM


• Job Schedule Full time


• Job Shift Day