Unit Secretary - Brook Lane Inpatient | Evenings
Meritus Health · Hagerstown, MD · 3 wk ago
AdministrativePart-time
Key Responsibilities
- Cook up, organize, and prioritize unit activities to support patient safety and throughput
- Handle multiple simultaneous tasks and requests in a high-stress clinical setting
- Support the healthcare team by managing communications, documentation, and procedural coordination
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the medical record from admission through discharge
- Accurately enter and verify physician orders in the electronic health record (EHR) system (inpatient setting)
- Interact professionally with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff—often exceeding 100 unique interactions daily
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of an accredited business or medical assistant course, or equivalent experience required
- Familiarity with medical terminology, clerical-level typing, and Windows-based applications preferred
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple events and requests simultaneously
- Ability to remain focused and responsive in a dynamic, high-volume environment
- Professional communication and customer service skills
- Comfort interacting with a wide range of individuals, including physicians, patients, department heads, and visitors
- Commitment to accuracy, timeliness, and patient-centered service
Caring for Our Team
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
- Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
- Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Shift Differential Pay Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.
Happy to Help
We believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen, and be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.