Unit Secretary | Brook Lane | Part Time

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 7,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life and Disability

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Education assistance

FSAs & HSAs

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking a Unit Secretary at Brook Lane to provide essential administrative support on a high-acuity unit. The role involves accurate entry of physician orders, maintaining medical records, and coordinating communications among physicians, patients, and staff.

The ideal candidate has good interpersonal and organizational skills and can handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while upholding patient-centered service and Meritus Health values.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize, and prioritize unit activities to support patient safety and throughput.
• Handle multiple tasks and requests in a high-stress clinical setting.
• Enter and verify physician orders in the EHR system (inpatient).
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the medical records from admission to discharge.
• Support the healthcare team with communications, documentation, and coordination.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking under pressure

Professional communication

Patient-centered service

Education

High school diploma

Business or medical assistant course

Tools

Windows-based applications

Job 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 working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional 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.