UNIT SECRETARY - TELEMETRY MED SURG

Calvert Health System; Stoakley (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Education assistance

Free parking

403(b) plan

Job summary

CalvertHealth Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Telemetry Med Surg unit, a full-time day-shift role that supports front-desk operations and patient flow. Responsibilities include answering phones, relaying messages, and maintaining patient records and charts.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related experience, plus successful completion of Unit Secretary Orientation and strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Maintains unit-specific competencies and mandatory training.
• Successful completion of Unit Secretary Orientation.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones, relays/dispatches messages to other staff and/or departments as appropriate.
• Manages the central desk area of the nursing unit – directs staff, physicians and customers as needed.
• Assists in answering the patient call system and contacts the appropriate staff person.
• Orders supplies under the direction of the unit director.
• Maintains patient records, including preparing and compiling records, filing and copying as needed. Prepares admission charts and breaks down discharge charts in accordance with Medical Record protocol.

Skills

Phone handling

Clerical duties

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UNIT SECRETARY - TELEMETRY MED SURG FEATURED

CALVERTHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Full Time , Day Shift , Day

Salary Range $15.45 - $21.60

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Job Summary :

Performs general clerical duties by preparing, compiling and maintaining records on a nursing unit.

Education :

Position requires a high school diploma or GED.

Registration/Certification/Licensure :

None Specified

Experience :

1–2 years of related experience preferred.

Other Requirements :

Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

Successful completion of Unit Secretary Orientation

Answers phones, relays /dispatches messages to other staff &/or departments as appropriate.

Manages the central desk area of the nursing unit – directs staff, physicians and customers as needed.

Assists in answering the patient call system and contacts the appropriate staff person.

Orders supplies under the direction of the unit director

Maintains patient records, including preparing and compiling records, filing and copying as needed. Prepares admission charts and breaks down discharge charts in accordance with Medical Record protocol

Additional Information:

• CalvertHealth (CH) offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to enhance the physical, financial, and personal well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive package includes health insurance options for individuals and families, dental and prescription coverage, as well as supplemental vision benefits, all available starting on the first day of the month following your hire date.
• Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability insurance, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, Supplemental Life insurance, six paid holidays with additional floating holiday, education assistance, free parking, discounted meals, and options for FSA/HSA. Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued hourly each pay period, allowing full-time employees (working 40 hours per week) to accumulate approximately 145 hours of PTO annually. Employees working fewer hours will have their PTO accrued on a pro-rated basis. 403(b) Plan with employer match available.