Hospital Unit Secretary - Patient Care Admin

Frederick Health Hospital; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Health Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary for the 3B unit, full-time, 7a-7:30p. The role supports the department by greeting patients, managing calls, updating patient records, and coordinating with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include preparing medical records, assisting with patient transports and discharges, and maintaining unit supplies. CPR may be required for certain duties. Strong organizational skills and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a medical terminology course or one year previous hospital, clerical or receptionist experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets and directs patients, visitors and hospital personnel.
• Answers telephone professionally and directs calls or takes messages.
• Enters patient admission data and updates orders in the medical records system.
• Maintains and files patient medical records; coordinates with nurses and departments.
• Assists staff with transporting meds and related supplies as needed.
• Prepares discharge and transfer documents and ensures accuracy of forms and logs.

Skills

Medical terminology

Hospital experience

Receptionist experience

West-Com system

Tools

West-Com system

Job description

Frederick Health Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary for the 3B unit, full-time, 7a-7:30p. The role supports the department by greeting patients, managing calls, updating patient records, and coordinating with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include preparing medical records, assisting with patient transports and discharges, and maintaining unit supplies. CPR may be required for certain duties. Strong organizational skills and professionalism are essential.