Patient Care Unit Administrative Specialist

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide administrative and clerical support on a patient-centered care unit. You will greet staff and visitors, handle calls, transcribe orders, and help expedite patient care per hospital policies.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic computer and office equipment skills, and prior healthcare clerical experience. You will maintain medical records, manage unit supplies, and ensure patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or knowledge of medical terminology.
• Less than 1 year to 6 months unit secretary/medical records experience preferred in healthcare.
• Related clerical experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes orders accurately and notifies the nurse promptly.
• Greet physicians and staff; facilitate arrival on the unit and assist as requested.
• Answer and place telephone calls, respond to messages, and route information to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain patient records and prepare charts, filing and photocopying as per policy.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in line with HIPAA.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Office equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical terminology knowledge

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide administrative and clerical support on a patient-centered care unit. You will greet staff and visitors, handle calls, transcribe orders, and help expedite patient care per hospital policies.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic computer and office equipment skills, and prior healthcare clerical experience. You will maintain medical records, manage unit supplies, and ensure patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.