Unit Secretary - Adult Acute Care - 6 South

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

25d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining, and processing patient, ward, and hospital data and records.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• N/A
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to input and verify data.

Responsibilities

• Records, verifies, and enters patients, and hospital information reflecting admissions, transfers, discharges, patient census, and other applicable data.
• Assembles temporary chart.
• Maintains accurate unit census in the bed tracking system.
• Answers patient signals, assesses patient's needs, and communicates request to pertinent individuals as necessary.
• Schedules appointments and arranges transportation for patients.
• Answers telephones, takes and delivers messages, and provides information to patients and family members.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
• Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees