Tennova Healthcare- Newport Medical Center ยท 1 day ago
Unit Secretary Nights
Newport, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expTennova Healthcare- Newport Medical Center is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. The Unit Secretary plays a vital role in supporting the patient care team by performing clerical tasks and ensuring an organized environment for patient care.
Health CareHospitalMedicalOncology
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 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
Qualification
Required
0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required
BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required
Preferred
Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course preferred
Company
Tennova Healthcare- Newport Medical Center
Newport Medical Center is a true community hospital, serving the residents of Cocke County and surrounding areas.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase