Unit Secretary | Brook Lane | Part Time

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Bowmans Mill (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking a Unit Secretary at the Brook Lane campus in Hagerstown, MD. This full-time role (16 hours biweekly) involves dayshift 0700-1530 and every other weekend, supporting clinical workflows and patient documentation.

You will help organize orders, maintain records, and communicate across a large care team. The position emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited business or medical assistant course, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and clerical typing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit activities to support patient safety and throughput.
• Handle multiple tasks in a high-stress clinical setting.
• Manage communications, documentation, and procedural coordination.
• Maintain accuracy of the medical record from admission to discharge.
• Enter and verify physician orders in the EHR in inpatient settings.
• Interact professionally with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff (100+ daily).
• Uphold Meritus Health values: compassion, excellence, integrity, collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Focus under pressure

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical office course / MA course

Tools

Windows-based applications

Job description

Brook Lane Main Campus
13121 Brook Lane
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

Unit Secretary - Brook Lane
Full Time - 16hr Biweekly
Every other weekend. Dayshift 0700-1530

At Meritus Health, we believe that exceptional care begins with exceptional coordination. As a Unit Secretary, you’ll be the heartbeat of a high-acuity clinical team—ensuring that every detail, every order, and every interaction supports our mission to improve the health of our community.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities with grace and precision. You’ll play a vital part in patient safety and throughput initiatives by organizing unit activities, supporting clinical workflows, and maintaining the integrity of medical records. Whether you’re entering physician orders or fielding requests from patients and providers, your ability to stay focused and responsive will help deliver compassionate, efficient care.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate, organize, and prioritize unit activities to support patient safety and throughput

Handle multiple simultaneous tasks and requests in a high-stress clinical setting

Support the healthcare team by managing communications, documentation, and procedural coordination

Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the medical record from admission through discharge

Accurately enter and verify physician orders in the electronic health record (EHR) system (inpatient setting)

Interact professionally with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff—often exceeding 100 unique interactions daily

Uphold Meritus Health’s values of compassion, excellence, integrity, and collaboration in every task

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Completion of an accredited business or medical assistant course, or equivalent experience required

Experience

Familiarity with medical terminology, clerical‑level typing, and Windows‑based applications preferred

Licensure/Certification

Not applicable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple events and requests simultaneously

Ability to remain focused and responsive in a dynamic, high-volume environment

Professional communication and customer service skills

Comfort interacting with a wide range of individuals, including physicians, patients, department heads, and visitors

Commitment to accuracy, timeliness, and patient‑centered service

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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