Unit Secretary

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing unit operations. The role involves clerical tasks such as preparing and maintaining patient records, admission and discharge chart handling, and front-desk coordination.

The incumbent will answer phones, relay messages, and assist with patient call systems while maintaining unit census and ensuring supply orders are placed under supervision. High school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 0-6 months equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones, relays messages to other staff and/or departments as appropriate.
• Manages central desk area of nursing unit – directs staff, physicians and customers as needed.
• Assists in answering patient call system and contacts appropriate staff person.
• Maintains up-to-date unit census.
• Orders supplies under the direction of the unit director.
• Maintains patient records, including preparing and compiling records, filing and copying as needed. Prepares admission charts and breaks down discharge charts in accordance with Medical Record protocol.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

  • Job Summary:

    • Performs general clerical duties by preparing, compiling and maintaining records on a nursing unit.

  • Education:

    • Position requires a high school diploma or GED or 0- 6 months equivalent combination of education and experience in related area.

  • Registration/Certification/Licensure:

    • None Specified

  • Experience:

    • 1-2 years related experience preferred.

  • Other Requirements:

    • Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
    • Successful completion of Unit Secretary Orientation
    • Answers phones, relays /dispatches messages to other staff &/or departments as appropriate.
    • Manages central desk area of nursing unit – directs staff, physicians and customers as needed.
    • Assists in answering patient call system and contacts appropriate staff person.
    • Maintains up-to date unit census.
    • Orders supplies under the direction of the unit director.
    • Maintains patient records, including preparing and compiling records, filing and copying as needed. Prepares admission charts and breaks down discharge charts in accordance with Medical Record protocol