Unit Secretary Days 7 AM to 7 PM Telemetry

Glenwood Regional Medical Center • West Monroe, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary performs clerical and administrative tasks, including admitting patients and scheduling appointments. This role acts as a receptionist, greeting patients and family members, answering telephones, sending faxes, making copies, and ordering office and medical supplies for their assigned unit. Administrative tasks involve managing patient records within an electronic health records system by entering data, updating records, and retrieving information as requested by physicians or nurses. The Unit Secretary is also responsible for effectively handling patient orders and coordinating procedures such as X-rays, blood tests, and imaging with other departments. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with physicians, nurses, patients, vendors, and various hospital departments. A key aspect of the role is ensuring patients are informed and satisfied with their hospital experience. The ability to multi-task in high-stress situations is also required.

Requirements

• High School graduate or G.E.D.
• Ability to learn on the job computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in high stress situations
• Indicate whether you have ever been convicted of a crime, including any misdemeanors and/or DUI/DWI

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and administrative tasks ranging from admitting patients to scheduling appointments
• Work as receptionist performing tasks that include greeting patients/family members, answering telephones, sending faxes, making copies, and ordering office/medical supplies for the unit
• Manage patient records in an electronic health records system by entering data, updating records, and retrieving information based on a physician's or nurse's request
• Effectively handle patient orders
• Coordinate X-rays, blood tests, imaging, and other procedures with other departments
• Keep patients informed and satisfied with their hospital experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED