Unit Secretary: Fast-Paced Clinical Support & Patient Care

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

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.