Unit Secretary & Patient Records Coordinator

Boston Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide secretarial support on an assigned nursing unit. The role involves maintaining patient and unit records, receptionist duties, coordinating with departments, and assisting with discharge activities to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, familiarity with medical terminology, and experience with a computerized order entry system.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with medical terminology to transcribe orders.
• Ability to read/write requisitions and enter data accurately.
• Ability to use a computerized order entry system and transfer/discharge patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient and unit records and facilitate patient discharge/transfer.
• Act as unit receptionist for hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
• Coordinate with other departments and manage supplies and equipment inventories.
• Perform discharge follow-up calls to patients using standard forms.
• Assist nursing staff and orient new personnel to the unit.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Medical terminology

Keyboard/data entry

multitasking

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized order entry system

Job description

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide secretarial support on an assigned nursing unit. The role involves maintaining patient and unit records, receptionist duties, coordinating with departments, and assisting with discharge activities to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, familiarity with medical terminology, and experience with a computerized order entry system.