Unit Secretary & Aide — Nursing Unit Admin Support

Merrimack Health; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack Health is seeking a Unit Secretary / Aide to provide secretarial and clerical support to the nursing unit while assisting with ancillary patient care as needed. The role requires adherence to age-specific care requirements and professional behavior.

Preferred candidates may hold MA or CNA credentials and have experience with health-care terminology and multiple health care-related computer systems. Strong customer service is essential in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
• Previous experience performing clerical and phone duties in a health-care related environment.
• Must have an outstanding customer service attitude and demonstrate a commitment to professional behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and clerical support to the nursing unit.
• Assist with ancillary patient care services as an Aide on the unit as needed.
• Perform duties in accordance with age-specific category requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Health care terminology

Computer skills

Clerical/phone duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/BLS certification

Experience in clerical/phone duties

Outstanding customer service attitude

Job description

Merrimack Health is seeking a Unit Secretary / Aide to provide secretarial and clerical support to the nursing unit while assisting with ancillary patient care as needed. The role requires adherence to age-specific care requirements and professional behavior.

Preferred candidates may hold MA or CNA credentials and have experience with health-care terminology and multiple health care-related computer systems. Strong customer service is essential in this position.