Job Details

Unit Secretary

Provides frontline administrative and receptionist support for the nursing unit. Initiates, maintains, and closes electronic medical records; manages phones and visitor inquiries; supports communication among patients, families, physicians, and staff; and performs non-clinical patient service tasks to ensure smooth unit operations and an excellent customer experience.

Essential Functions

• Greet and assist visitors promptly; provide directions and answer routine questions.
• Initiate the medical record at admission; maintain documentation during the stay; close the record at discharge within the EMR.
• Initiate and follow up on physicians' orders as directed by unit procedures.
• Serve as unit receptionist: manage incoming/outgoing calls and provide visitor information.
• Facilitate frequent communication with unit personnel, physicians, ancillary departments, patients, and families to exchange information.
• Provide non-clinical and/or clinical patient support as trained (e.g., respond to call lights, fulfill requests for non-care items, accompany patients to appointments, assist in the caf as assigned).
• Assists in scheduling patient appointments as ordered during admission, and arranges transport for patient appointments as needed.
• Assists with other nursing support duties, such as scheduling, record maintenance of assignments, and other duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Demonstrates professional, courteous, and helpful service in all interactions. Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in all communications and record handling. Prioritizes multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and escalates concerns appropriately.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education: High school diploma required; two years of college-level education preferred.

Experience: Prior hospital experience preferred.

Technical: Computer experience required; EMR/electronic documentation familiarity desirable.

Communication: Ability to speak and write concisely; knowledge of medical terminology desirable.

Interpersonal: Works effectively with all levels of medical personnel, patients, and families; strong customer service; reliability and attention to detail.

Locations: 1250 Tennova Medical Way, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US