Stroke | Part Time

Meritus Health•Hagerstown, MD

10d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Unit Secretary supports the 28-bed 5 South General Medical, Telemetry, and Stroke unit, working collaboratively with nursing assistants, physicians, and the broader care team. The role’s primary focus is supporting throughput and patient safety by coordinating, organizing, and prioritizing unit activities in a fast-paced, high-stress clinical environment. The Unit Secretary handles multiple tasks and requests, performs complex duties, and coordinates procedures in support of the nursing unit while meeting customer needs and deadlines. The role is also responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the medical record from patient admission through departure. In the inpatient setting, the position accurately enters physician orders into the computer system and verifies their completion, contributing to effective care delivery and patient safety. Certifications and clinical experience are not required, though they are described as beneficial.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited business or medical assistant course, or equivalent experience.
Exceptional ability to work with people from varied backgrounds.
Excellent organizational skills to prioritize, plan, and carry out multiple events simultaneously.
Ability to focus on work activities while multiple, diverse, and complex activities are occurring simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology.
Clerical-level typing skills.
Experience with Windows-based applications.
Certifications or clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, organize, and prioritize unit activities to support throughput and patient safety initiatives.
Handle multiple tasks and requests simultaneously in a high-stress clinical environment, supporting the healthcare team.
Perform complex duties and coordinate procedures in support of the nursing unit while meeting customer needs and deadlines.
Maintain the integrity and accuracy of medical records from patient entrance through departure from the health system.
Accurately enter physician orders into the computer system and verify their completion.
Interact with physicians, patients, visitors, medical center staff, and department heads.