Medical-Surgical Unit Secretary — Day Shift

Prime Healthcare; Bridgton (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Unit Secretary for Bridgton Hospital in a full-time, dayshift role. The position supports the Med/Surg department by transcribing physician orders, preparing patient charts, and coordinating unit supplies to ensure smooth operations.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with medical terminology, and a current BLS certification. Computer and word-processing skills are highly valued for daily tasks and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
• Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physician orders with notation and signature by nursing staff.
• Prepares and files patient charts and daily forms.
• Orders supplies for the unit and supports nursing staff with indirect patient care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Word processing

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Unit Secretary for Bridgton Hospital in a full-time, dayshift role. The position supports the Med/Surg department by transcribing physician orders, preparing patient charts, and coordinating unit supplies to ensure smooth operations.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with medical terminology, and a current BLS certification. Computer and word-processing skills are highly valued for daily tasks and documentation.