Unit Secretary Weekend Day Shift

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Foley, AL

8h

About The Position

The Unit Secretary contributes to high-quality, patient-centered care by performing clerical tasks and serving as the unit’s receptionist. The role supports the patient care team and helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment. The Unit Secretary handles communications, patient records, orders, appointments, documentation, and coordination of patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to learn new technologies for data entry, calendar management, and report creation.
• 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 required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter orders into the computer system, ensuring minimal shortages.
• Answer phones, manage patient records, schedule appointments, and ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Maintain patient charts and promptly retrieve and distribute labs, consults, and reports.
• Follow consult procedures accurately, ensure physicians are notified and patient names are listed correctly, and assist physicians with labs and patient lists.
• Prioritize tasks effectively and handle STAT orders and urgent needs immediately, such as STAT x-rays and repairs.
• Greet and assist patients, coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers, and facilitate patient requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

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