Mental Health Assistant: Patient Care & Unit Clerk

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Free parking

Education assistance

Paid holidays

PTO

403(b) plan with match

Job summary

CalvertHealth seeks a friendly Unit Secretary to maintain a safe, patient-centered front-desk environment and provide clerical support to staff, physicians, patients, and guests. You will assist with intake documentation and vital signs, as well as answering questions and coordinating services.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1–6 months of clerical experience, and familiarity with EMR, medical terminology, Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–6 months clerical experience preferred or in school.
• Experience with EMR, medical terminology, and MS Word/Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, comfortable environment at the unit’s central desk.
• Provide clerical and customer service support to staff, physicians, patients and guests.
• Interact with patients including observation, safety checks, meal assistance, and documentation of intake and vital signs.

Skills

Clerical experience

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

CalvertHealth seeks a friendly Unit Secretary to maintain a safe, patient-centered front-desk environment and provide clerical support to staff, physicians, patients, and guests. You will assist with intake documentation and vital signs, as well as answering questions and coordinating services.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1–6 months of clerical experience, and familiarity with EMR, medical terminology, Microsoft Word and Outlook.