Emergency Department Administrative Specialist

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

403B retirement plan

Job summary

Frederick Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. This full-time night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) role involves receptionist and clerical duties, coordinating information, updating medical records, and supporting nursing staff on the unit and with other departments.

Under supervision, you will greet patients and families, answer calls, process forms, and assist with transporting supplies and coordinating tasks to ensure smooth ED operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical terminology course or one year of hospital, clerical, or receptionist experience.
• CPR certification is required if filling in for a Patient Care Companion role.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, visitors and hospital personnel and direct to appropriate person.
• Answer phones professionally and route calls or take messages.
• Create, update and file patient medical records for assigned departments.
• Assist staff with obtaining blood products, equipment and other essentials for patient care.
• Process orders and verifications, update patient admission data in the computer.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clerical/receptionist experience

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Frederick Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. This full-time night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) role involves receptionist and clerical duties, coordinating information, updating medical records, and supporting nursing staff on the unit and with other departments.

Under supervision, you will greet patients and families, answer calls, process forms, and assist with transporting supplies and coordinating tasks to ensure smooth ED operations.