Evening Medical Unit Secretary — Patient Care Admin

Athol Hospital; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Athol Hospital in Athol, MA is seeking an on-site administrative support associate for 28-hour evening shifts from 2:45pm to 10:15pm. The role offers a pay range of $18.50 to $29.42 per hour and requires basic healthcare familiarity, medical terminology knowledge, and computer skills.

Expect clerical duties, patient liaison, and coordination of transfers and admissions. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, supporting clinical staff, and ensuring a clean, safe environment while

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience: Healthcare setting preferred.
• Required Skills: Experience with medical terminology and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients and staff in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner.
• Provides clerical support to clinical staff and maintains unit files and patient care records.
• Prepares admission and pre-op charts and coordinates patient testing with ancillary departments.
• Assists with arranging outside services, transfers, and ambulance services as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe hospital environment and ensures privacy and confidentiality.
• Supports nurse under direction and handles routine transcription of physicians’ orders.
• Participates in onboarding and training of colleagues and self-development.
• Facilitates communication between nursing units and other departments to share current patient information.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Meditech OE module

Job description

Athol Hospital in Athol, MA is seeking an on-site administrative support associate for 28-hour evening shifts from 2:45pm to 10:15pm. The role offers a pay range of $18.50 to $29.42 per hour and requires basic healthcare familiarity, medical terminology knowledge, and computer skills.

Expect clerical duties, patient liaison, and coordination of transfers and admissions. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, supporting clinical staff, and ensuring a clean, safe environment while