Unit Secretary - Full Time - Nights

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Crestview, FL

5h

About The Position

The Unit Secretary contributes to high-quality, patient-centered care by performing clerical tasks, serving as the unit receptionist, and assisting the patient care team. The role helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to learn 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 written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with nurses, physicians, core team members, and facility leadership.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification obtained within 30 days of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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 ensures 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 and handles STAT orders and urgent needs immediately, such as STAT x-rays and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed