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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.

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