Unit Secretary

Partner's Healthcare; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a capable clerical support assistant to join the patient care unit at North Shore Medical Center. This role performs administrative tasks, data entry, and coordination to help nursing staff deliver care efficiently.

The position is onsite at 81 Highland Avenue with a per diem schedule. The base pay ranges from $17.71 to $25.28 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for growth in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience: 0-1 year preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic data entry.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to learn new software systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to a patient care unit.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, maintain patient records.
• Assist in environmental control, inventory, and data entry.
• Troubleshoot issues and support nursing staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Learning new software

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Performs clerical support functions for the patient care unit. Performs environmental control, revenue reconciliation, inventory management, data entry processing, and troubleshooting issues. Assists in the delivery of direct nursing care as appropriate to meet the needs of the clinical area, unit and/or department, and according to established policies and procedures.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

Responsible for providing administrative support to a group of nonexecutive employees in a patient care department, typically a nursing unit.

• Manages and distributes information within an office and clinical reception, answers phones, greets visitors and patients and maintains patient records.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Experience: experience in a clerical support or customer service role 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills Microsoft Office.
• Strong follow up and resolution.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to learn new software systems and technology skills.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting: Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting: Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying: Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly

Grade

3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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