Unit Secretary- Emergency Department

Lifebridge Health; Alto Vista (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland, part of LifeBridge Health, is seeking a unit secretary to perform receptionist and secretarial duties on the assigned unit or while floating. The role acts as a communication hub, supporting the Nursing Department and ensuring smooth patient flow.

Preferred education and experience: high school diploma or equivalent, less than one year of experience. The pay range is $17.00 to $26.00 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Front-desk receptionist responsibilities on assigned unit.
• Must provide secretarial support and handle communications.
• Experience of less than one year required.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route patient calls and visitors.
• Manage clerical tasks to support nursing staff.
• Float to multiple units as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and records.

Skills

Receptionist duties

Secretarial skills

Communication

Education

High School / GED

Job description

Summary: Responsible for the receptionist and secretarial duties on the assigned unit or unit which you are working while floating. Functions as a communication source and secretarial resource. The Unit Secretary ensures the quality of services rendered by the Nursing Department as it responds to the needs of its customers in accordance with the hospital's mission statement and SPIRIT values. Multi-Specialty positions are trained to work in multiple units and assigned throughout hospital or float based on unit needs.

Experience

Required:

• Less than one year

Education

Preferred:

• High School / GED

Pay Range

Pay Range: $17.00 to $26.00 Based On Experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
• Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Carroll Hospital

Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland, is a full-service community hospital proudly serving the residents of Carroll County and the surrounding region. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Carroll delivers personalized, high-quality care in a welcoming community setting, with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.