Unit Clerk | FT | Days - Main ED
- Company: Community Health Systems
- Location: Tucson, AZ, United States
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-10-20
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