Unit Secretary - 4E - Intermediate Care / Med-Surg / Cardiac Care

Unit Secretary - 4E - Intermediate Care / Med-Surg / Cardiac Care

Job Category : Administrative / Clerical

Requisition Number : UNITS013087

Part-Time

Hourly Range : $18 to $23.35 USD

Meritus Medical Center

Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Pay or shift range : $18 to $23.35 USD. The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health's compensation practices.

Description

Unit Secretary - 4 East - Intermediate Care / Med-Surg / Cardiac Care

Full Time - 72 hrs. Biweekly - 6 : 30am - 7 : 00pm

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 teamensuring 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. Whether you're entering physician orders or fielding requests from patients and providers, your ability to stay focused and responsive will help deliver compassionate, efficient care.

4 East is a 28-bed unit specializing in Intermediate Care, Medical-Surgical, and Cardiac patients.

Key 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 staffoften exceeding 100 unique interactions daily
• Uphold Meritus Health's values of compassion, excellence, integrity, and collaboration in every task

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience :

Licensure / Certification : Not applicable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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