Patient Care Unit Administrative Coordinator

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health on a Maryland hospital unit seeks a Unit Secretary to provide administrative and clerical support on a patient-centered care unit, greet physicians, coordinate arrivals, and route paperwork, lab results, and communications.

The role emphasizes accurate transcription, timely notification to nurses and physicians, phone/intercom duties, chart preparation, and maintaining patient privacy and unit supplies in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Basic computer skills required; strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience as unit secretary or medical records assistant preferred; related clerical healthcare experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support on a patient-centered care unit or department.
• Transcribe orders accurately and notify the appropriate nurse promptly.
• Greet physicians and healthcare staff, coordinating arrivals and assisting with admissions and transfers.
• Answer calls, respond to intercom and emails, and schedule appointments with outside agencies as needed.
• Communicate patient information to the registered nurse in a timely manner and report issues to the RN.
• Maintain unit statistics on admissions, discharges, and transfers; prepare and file medical records.
• Ensure patient privacy and HIPAA compliance; assist with supplies and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Office equipment operation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Knowledge of medical terminology

Job description

MedStar Health on a Maryland hospital unit seeks a Unit Secretary to provide administrative and clerical support on a patient-centered care unit, greet physicians, coordinate arrivals, and route paperwork, lab results, and communications.

The role emphasizes accurate transcription, timely notification to nurses and physicians, phone/intercom duties, chart preparation, and maintaining patient privacy and unit supplies in a fast-paced hospital setting.