Unit Secretary N

Job Summary

The Unit Secretary assists with the day-to-day operation of various clinical areas of the Hospital. The incumbent retrieves/orders data from the computer system, maintains patient charts and records, processes forms and paperwork for the unit, facilitates the flow of information between physicians, nursing staff, and others concerning patient care, and performs other job-related duties as requested.

• Retrieves/orders data from the computer system, such as test results and care maps to assist nursing staff and physicians.
• Processes forms and paperwork necessary for unit functions.
• Verifies and updates patient data.
• Maintains manual patient medical records and files.
• Maintains a neat, well‑supplied workstation.
• Provides routine secretarial support to the unit.
• Preserves and protects patient rights to confidentiality.
• Performs other job‑related duties as requested.

High school graduate with some additional, specialized training preferred. Well‑organized individual with excellent communication skills. Proficiency in the English language required.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization, including, but not limited to, hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.