Nursing Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

MaineHealth; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth's Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, ME is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to join the Emergency Department team. In this fast-paced clerical role, you will provide essential support to clinical staff and help ensure timely, coordinated patient care.

You will act as a central point of communication, assisting with patient flow, answering phones, coordinating information, entering orders, maintaining records, and supporting the care team during urgent and emergent situations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current BLS certification preferred or may be required based on location.
• Experience: One year of hospital or health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central communication hub for the Emergency Department to support clinical staff.
• Assist with patient flow, answer phones, coordinate information, enter orders, maintain records, and support care team during urgent situations.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Waldo Hospital

Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 92413

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $3,000 sign on bonuses for
Nursing Unit Secretaries:

Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time NUS position.
Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.

Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Keep Care Moving in the Moments That Matter

Waldo County General Hospital | MaineHealth is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to join our Emergency Department team in Belfast, Maine. In this fast-paced role, you will provide essential clerical and administrative support to clinical staff while helping ensure patients receive timely, coordinated care.

As a Nursing Unit Secretary, you will serve as a central point of communication for the department - assisting with patient flow, answering phones, coordinating information, entering orders, maintaining records, and supporting the care team in delivering exceptional patient experiences during urgent and emergent situations.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current BLS certification preferred or may be required based on location.
3. Experience: One year of hospital or health care setting preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $19.10to $22.53 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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