Community Health Systems · 3 months ago
Unit Secretary - 4 East - PT Days
575 NORTH RIVER STREET, WILKES BARRE, PA, 18764, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCommunity Health Systems is focused on delivering high quality, patient-centered care, and they are seeking a Unit Secretary to support their operations. The Unit Secretary performs clerical tasks, manages patient records, and assists the patient care team while maintaining a safe environment.
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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
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
BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire
Preferred
Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course
Company
Community Health Systems
Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.67B2025-07-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.79B
2024-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.12B
2023-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Jason Johnson
SVP, Chief Accounting Officer
Hunter Phillips
Director Strategic Consumer Engagement
Recent News
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