Patient Care Unit Secretary

Frederick Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

403B retirement plan

Educational assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Frederick Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing units by performing receptionist and clerical duties, updating and organizing patient information, and coordinating with other departments. The role requires handling inquiries, processing records, and assisting with patient care logistics in a hospital setting.

The position reports to the department manager or RN and supports FH’s mission, values and compliance program. CPR may be required for certain duties and shifts.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a medical terminology course or one year previous hospital, clerical or receptionist experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives, greets and directs patients, visitors and hospital personnel.
• Answers the telephone in a professional manner; directs calls or takes messages.
• Initiates, assembles and maintains medical records for all patients on the assigned departments.
• Assists staff with picking up blood products, equipment and other essentials for patient care.
• Prepares and processes medical records for transfer within the hospital and to other facilities.
• Maintains adequate inventory of forms, materials and equipment.
• Records and communicates messages.
• Responds to inquiries relating to the employee’s particular area within given timeframes.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Frederick Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing units by performing receptionist and clerical duties, updating and organizing patient information, and coordinating with other departments. The role requires handling inquiries, processing records, and assisting with patient care logistics in a hospital setting.

The position reports to the department manager or RN and supports FH’s mission, values and compliance program. CPR may be required for certain duties and shifts.