Unit Secretary - Inpatient Pyschiatry

Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a clerical support professional to aid a patient care unit, handling administrative tasks, data entry, and patient records while assisting in nursing care as needed.

The role emphasizes strong patient service, multitasking, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, with onsite work at North Shore Medical Center location. Evening shift and 30 weekly hours are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience in clerical support or customer service preferred (0-1 year).
• Ability to learn new software systems and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to a group of nonexempt employees in a patient care department.
• Answer phones, greet visitors and patients, and maintain patient records.
• Process data entry, revenue reconciliation, and inventory management.
• Assist in the delivery of direct nursing care as appropriate to policies and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Follow-up

Prioritization

Customer service

Software systems

Interpersonal adjustment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Clerical/customer service experience (0-1 year)

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Summary

Performs clerical support functions for the patient care unit. Performs environmental control, revenue reconciliation, inventory management, data entry processing, and troubleshooting issues. Assists in the delivery of direct nursing care as appropriate to meet the needs of the clinical area, unit and/or department, and according to established policies and procedures. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Responsible for providing administrative support to a group of nonexecutive employees in a patient care department, typically a nursing unit. -Manages and distributes information within an office and clinical reception, answers phones, greets visitors and patients and maintains patient records.

Qualifications Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience experience in a clerical support or customer service role 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills Microsoft Office.
• Strong follow up and resolution.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to learn new software systems and technology skills.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasionally (3-33%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite Work Location 1 Dove Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

30

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly Grade 3 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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