Unit Secretary Tele​/Evenings Per Diem

Unit Secretary Tele Days/Evenings Per Diem

Location:

Berwick, PA | Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

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.

• 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 ensure labs, consults, and reports are retrieved and distributed promptly.
• Follow consult procedures accurately, ensuring physicians are notified and patient names are listed correctly. Assist physicians with labs and patient lists.
• Prioritize tasks effectively, handling STAT orders and urgent needs immediately (e.g., STAT x-rays, 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.

• Completion of a Unit Secretary course or Medical Terminology course preferred.
• 0-2 years of receptionist or secretarial training required.

• 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 (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 required.

Entry level

Part-time

Administrative

Hospitals and Health Care