ER Unit Secretary - Onsite Healthcare Admin

UMass Memorial Health; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for Nashoba Valley, Groton, MA. This full-time, 40-hour weekly role supports the patient care unit with clerical and basic clinical duties under Nurse Director supervision.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, plus preferred Medical Assistant certification or medical terminology coursework. Strong computer, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma/GED.
• Preferred: Medical Assistant certification.
• Classes in medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical functions on the patient care unit and/or other patient care areas as assigned.
• Assemble patient records; file and document patient information (lab and X-ray reports).
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and timely; initiate orders via order entry system.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordinate unit activities; answer calls and relay messages.
• Greet and direct visitors, physicians, and staff from other departments; manage mail and supplies.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Classes in medical terminology preferred

Tools

Meditech

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for Nashoba Valley, Groton, MA. This full-time, 40-hour weekly role supports the patient care unit with clerical and basic clinical duties under Nurse Director supervision.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, plus preferred Medical Assistant certification or medical terminology coursework. Strong computer, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills are essential.