Unit Secretary, Med Surg Telemetry

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) is seeking a Unit Secretary for Med Surg Telemetry in the evenings (3:00 PM–11:30 PM). You will perform unit clerical duties, help maintain a clean and safe environment, and support the patient care team in delivering care with a focus on customer service.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and knowledge of medical terminology. One year of medical or customer service secretary experience is preferred, with flexibility to

Qualifications

• Education & Training: High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Work Orientation & Experience: One (1) year of experience as a medical and/or customer service secretary preferred.
• Skills & Abilities: Ability to: a) manual finger dexterity with hand-eye coordination; b) basic computer skills and typing; c) convey effective verbal and written communications; d) follow directions; e) organize and manage decisions consistent with current policies, procedures and nursing standards; f) adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts; g) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team; h) respond to emergency situations appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties on the assigned unit.
• Assists in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment, assists the patient care team to provide various patient care activities.
• Maintains customer service focus essential for smooth unit operation.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Secretarial experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Requirements Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

Unit Secretary, Med Surg Telemetry, evenings, 3pm-11:30pm

JOB SUMMARY

Performs clerical duties on the assigned unit. Assists in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment, assists the patient care team to provide various patient care activities. Maintains customer service focus essential for smooth unit operation.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education & Training: High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Work Orientation & Experience: One (1) year of experience as a medical and/or customer service secretary preferred. The incumbent may require 2-3 weeks of detailed job orientation and training to perform essential job functions with a mentor and/or educator.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to:

• a) manual finger dexterity with hand-eye coordination
• b) basic computer skills and typing
• c) convey effective verbal and written communications
• d) follow directions
• e) organize and manage decisions consistent with current policies, procedures and nursing standards
• f) adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts
• g) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team
• h) respond to emergency situations appropriately

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $18.57/hr-$25.99/hr

Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide