Patient Care Unit Admin & Communications Clerk

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide administrative support on a patient-centered care unit. You will greet physicians and staff, expedite patient care processes, and act as a central contact for calls and paperwork.

Responsibilities include accurate transcription, coordinating admissions, transfers and discharges, maintaining privacy, and ensuring supplies and forms are readily available for healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to policies, procedures, safety standards.
• Accurately transcribes orders and notifies appropriate nurse promptly.
• Greets physicians and other staff, assists on arrival, coordinates admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Answers and makes calls, responds to emails, directs information to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Maintains unit inventory of patient forms and communicates supply needs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Office equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MedStar Health in Baltimore is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide administrative support on a patient-centered care unit. You will greet physicians and staff, expedite patient care processes, and act as a central contact for calls and paperwork.

Responsibilities include accurate transcription, coordinating admissions, transfers and discharges, maintaining privacy, and ensuring supplies and forms are readily available for healthcare teams.