Unit Secretary ICU/SD FT nights

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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Powell, Tennessee

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary performs clerical tasks and acts as the unit receptionist to support the patient care team. Key duties include managing patient records, entering orders into the computer system, and coordinating admissions and discharges.

Qualifications

You have completed a Unit Secretary or Medical Terminology course and possess 0-2 years of experience in a receptionist or secretarial role. You are adept at learning new technologies and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong understanding of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Unit Secretary course

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office Suite

HIPAA

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

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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 33 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS operates 64 affiliated hospitals with more than 9,000 beds and more than 900 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
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