Unit Secretary - Med Surg, Renal, Oncology & Palliative (Part‑Time)

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance & Tuition Reimb.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

Shift Differential Pay

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary for Med Surg/Renal/Oncology/Palliative Care on a part-time dayshift. You will coordinate unit activities, support clinical workflows, and ensure accurate medical records and orders in the EHR system in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus relevant business/medical assistant training or experience, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills to manage high volumes and diverse

Qualifications

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

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
• Enter and verify physician orders in the electronic health record (EHR) system (inpatient setting)
• Interact with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff—often exceeding 100 interactions daily
• Uphold Meritus Health’s values of compassion, excellence, integrity, and collaboration

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to stay focused and responsive

Professional communication

Customer service skills

Comfort interacting with physicians, P

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited business/medical assistant course

Tools

Typing

Windows-based applications

Job description

Meritus Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary for Med Surg/Renal/Oncology/Palliative Care on a part-time dayshift. You will coordinate unit activities, support clinical workflows, and ensure accurate medical records and orders in the EHR system in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus relevant business/medical assistant training or experience, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills to manage high volumes and diverse