Commonwealth Health ยท 21 hours ago
Unit Secretary - 4 East - PT Days
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCommonwealth Health is dedicated to providing high quality, patient-centered care. The Unit Secretary contributes by performing a variety of clerical tasks, functioning as the receptionist for the unit and assisting the patient care team.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNursing and Residential CarePersonal Health
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
Commonwealth Health
Commonwealth Health is a healthcare networks offers home health services and clinical services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Howe
Chief Operating Officer, Commonwealth Health - Scranton Market
Patty Petlock Kane
Chief Operations Officer, Physician Network
Recent News
2025-08-11
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