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Commonwealth Health · 1 day ago

Unit Secretary - 6 East- PT Days

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Commonwealth Health is committed to providing high quality, patient-centered care, and they are seeking a Unit Secretary to support their patient care team. The role involves performing various clerical tasks, managing patient records, and ensuring effective communication within the unit.

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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