Unit Secretary | PACU | Part Time

About the Role

At Meritus Health, we believe that exceptional care begins with exceptional coordination. As a Unit Secretary, you’ll be the heartbeat of a high-acuity clinical team—ensuring that every detail, every order, and every interaction supports our mission to improve the health of our community. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities with grace and precision. You’ll play a vital part in patient safety and throughput initiatives by organizing unit activities, supporting clinical workflows, and maintaining the integrity of medical records.

2 South (Observation Unit) is a dynamic, fast-paced unit providing care to patients who meet observation status criteria. Observation criteria are defined as those patients in stable condition but requiring further observation and/or treatment that can occur within a 23-hour period. Examples of observation diagnoses include: Atrial Fibrillation, Asthma, Chest Pain, Syncope, rule out TIA, and Abdominal Pain. Once appropriate tests and treatments are completed, patients can be safely discharged or transferred to another unit for admission to the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, 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
• Uphold Meritus Health’s values of compassion, excellence, integrity, and collaboration in every task

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (coverage begins on the first of the month following hire date)
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage (includes company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – a generous program designed to help you recharge and maintain work-life balance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement for continued learning and career growth
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
• Shift Differential Pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts

Schedule

Part-time, 48 hours biweekly (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, varying days).