Unit Secretary | 5 South | Medical/Telemetry/Stroke

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance & Tuition Reimb.

FSA & HSA

Shift Differential Pay

Job summary

Meritus Health is hiring a Unit Secretary for the 5 South General Medical, Telemetry and Stroke unit in Hagerstown, MD. The role centers on throughput, patient safety, order entry, and collaboration with nursing and physician teams in a fast-paced setting.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; preferred is coursework in medical or business assisting and knowledge of medical terminology. Training will cover hospital computer systems and clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Education - High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited business/medical assistant's course, or equivalent experience required.
• Medical Terminology, clerical level typing and Windows based applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate throughput and patient safety initiatives on the 5 South unit.
• Enter physician orders into the computer system and verify order completion.
• Support nursing staff and physicians to ensure efficient unit operations in a high-acuity setting.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Clerical typing

Windows applications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Business/medical assistant course or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Unit Secretary | 5 South | Medical/Telemetry/Stroke

Job Category : Support Services

Requisition Number : UNITS015538

• Posted : September 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hourly Range : $18 USD to $23.35 USD

Locations

Showing 1 location

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $23.35 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health's compensation practices.

Description

We're hiring a Unit Secretary - someone who brings heart, hustle, and a sharp sense of how things move in a fast-paced clinical setting. While certifications and clinical experience aren't required, they're a big plus and can help you hit the ground running in our high-acuity environment. If you're ready to be the pulse of a compassionate, tight-knit team, we'd love to meet you. Come bring your skills where they'll truly shine.

5 South is a 28-bed General Medical, Telemetry, and Stroke unit that provides specialized care for a variety of patients, while working collaboratively with our dedicated team of nursing assistants and physicians.

The primary focus and responsibility of this job is to fulfill throughput and patient safety initiatives through coordination, organization, and prioritization of unit activities. The employee handles multiple tasks and requests at the same time in a high stress environment in a manner that facilitates the health care team in the performance of their jobs. The employee also performs a wide range of complex duties and coordinates a multitude of procedures in support of the nursing unit while meeting customer needs and deadlines. This job is also responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the medical record from the patient's entrance to departure from the health system. For inpatient setting, the position is responsible for accurately entering physician orders into the computer system and verifying completion of the orders also contributes to the effectiveness delivery of care and patient safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education - High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited business/medical assistant's course, or equivalent experience required.

Experience - Medical Terminology, clerical level typing and Windows based applications preferred.

Licensure/Certification - N/A

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Must have exceptional abilities to work with people of varied backgrounds. Must possess excellent organizational skills to enable unit secretary to prioritize, plan, and carry out multiple events simultaneously. Interacts with 100 or more different people each day, including physicians, patients, visitors, medical center staff, and department heads. Must be able to focus on work activities in an environment where multiple, diverse, and complex activities are occurring simultaneously.

Caring for Our Team
We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay
  Team members workingevening, night, or weekend shiftsmay be eligible foradditional pay.

Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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