Unit Secretary | Cardiac Cath/IR

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology (CCL/IR) department. The role supports throughput, patient safety, and daily workflow coordination in a fast-paced procedural environment.

Expected duties include accurate medical records, chart preparation, and coordination with nurses, physicians, and support staff. Prior certifications aren’t required but are a plus as you help the team deliver high-quality patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited business or medical assistant course, or equivalent experience required.
• Medical terminology, clerical typing skills, and experience with Windows-based applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central communication point for the CCL/IR unit, interacting with patients, physicians, nurses, technologists, and support staff.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily unit activities to support safe, timely patient flow.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation throughout the patient’s visit.
• Enter and verify physician orders in the electronic system (inpatient settings).
• Support scheduling, procedural coordination, and communication with referring departments.
• Assist with clerical tasks including chart preparation, scanning, filing, and documentation management.
• Communicate delays, updates, and workflow changes to the care team.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Navigate a high-volume, high-acuity environment with professionalism and strong organizational skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Patient-centered service

Medical terminology

Windows-based applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business/medical assistant course or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows-based systems

Job description

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

Unit Secretary | Cardiac Catheterization & Interventional Radiology (CCL/IR)
Full Time | 80hrs. Biweekly
7:00am - 3:30pm

We’re hiring a Unit Secretary for our Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology (CCL/IR) Department—someone who brings heart, hustle, and a sharp sense of how things move in a fast-paced procedural environment. Certifications and clinical experience aren’t required, but they’re a big plus and can help you hit the ground running in this high-acuity specialty area.

CCL/IR is a dynamic, technology-driven department performing more than 1,100 cardiac catheterization procedures and over 800 interventional radiology procedures each year. From life-saving cardiac interventions to minimally invasive image-guided treatments, our team thrives on precision, collaboration, and exceptional patient care. As the Unit Secretary, you’ll be the organizational anchor that keeps this complex environment running smoothly.

Role Overview

The primary responsibility of the Unit Secretary is to support throughput, patient safety, and daily workflow coordination for the CCL/IR team. You’ll manage multiple requests simultaneously, organize critical information, and facilitate communication across nurses, physicians, technologists, and ancillary departments. You’ll also ensure the accuracy and integrity of the medical record from patient arrival through discharge, contributing directly to safe, efficient care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the central communication point for the CCL/IR unit, interacting with patients, physicians, nurses, technologists, and support staff

Coordinate and prioritize daily unit activities to support safe, timely patient flow

Maintain accurate medical records and documentation throughout the patient’s visit

Enter and verify physician orders in the electronic system (inpatient settings)

Support scheduling, procedural coordination, and communication with referring departments

Assist with clerical tasks including chart preparation, scanning, filing, and documentation management

Communicate delays, updates, and workflow changes to the care team

Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies

Navigate a high-volume, high-acuity environment with professionalism and strong organizational skills

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

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

Experience

Medical terminology, clerical typing skills, and experience with Windows-based applications preferred

Licensure / Certification

None required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals from varied backgrounds

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to focus and perform effectively in an environment with diverse, complex, and concurrent activities

Comfort interacting with 100+ individuals daily, including physicians, patients, visitors, and department leaders

Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, 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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