Emergency Dept Unit Secretary: Fast-Paced Communicator

LifeBridge Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) withEmployer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Carroll Hospital in Westminster, MD, seeks a dedicated Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department to ensure smooth information flow and administrative operations. You will serve as a key communication link among nurses, physicians, and other staff, handling phones, orders, and chart organization.

Respond to STAT requests, relay patient information, maintain supplies, and transcribe orders accurately to support timely physician action.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical office experience preferred (especially in a hospital or emergency department setting).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central communication point between nursing staff and appropriate hospital personnel.
• Promptly respond to phones, call systems, and other communication devices.
• Accurately relay patient information and unit updates to the appropriate individuals.
• Notify nursing staff of STAT requests, new physician orders, and the arrival of STAT reports.
• Maintain inventory of forms, supplies, bulletin boards, census boards, and reference materials.
• Accurately complete all forms, requisitions, and communication tasks to support timely implementation of physician orders.
• Identify and use specialty order sheets as needed (e.g., PCA, PCEA, restraints).
• Organize and maintain patient charts according to hospital protocol.
• Prepare charts for patient transfers by copying relevant documentation.
• Transcribe physician orders in a timely and accurate manner.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Carroll Hospital in Westminster, MD, seeks a dedicated Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department to ensure smooth information flow and administrative operations. You will serve as a key communication link among nurses, physicians, and other staff, handling phones, orders, and chart organization.

Respond to STAT requests, relay patient information, maintain supplies, and transcribe orders accurately to support timely physician action.