Unit Secretary- General Adult Unit

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Towson, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of clerical and secretarial duties to support the effective operations of the inpatient unit. This role involves serving as a receptionist, assembling and maintaining patient charts and records, transcribing physician's orders, maintaining staff timekeeping records, preparing correspondence, scheduling appointments, collecting data, ordering supplies, and running errands within the hospital complex.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• At least one year of clerical/secretarial experience, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Strong computer skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in KRONOS timekeeping software
• Proficient in other automated office equipment
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange factual and confidential information
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal and external contacts (patients, families, referring physicians, staff, and vendors)

Nice To Haves

• Clerical/secretarial experience in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Serving as receptionist and communication source
• Assembling and maintaining active patient charts, patient records, and unit/program files
• Transcribing physicians' orders
• Maintaining timekeeping records of assigned staff
• Preparing memos, tables, and general correspondence
• Scheduling appointments and meetings
• Collecting and maintaining data
• Ordering supplies
• Running errands throughout Hospital complex

Benefits

• Commitment to professional development
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED