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Unit Secretary | 5 South | Medical/Telemetry/Stroke

hagerstown, MD

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Unit Secretary | 5 South | Medical/Telemetry/Stroke Part Time | 48 hrs. Biweekly Rotating WeekendsWe're hiring a Unit Secretary—someone who brings heart, hustle, and a sharp sense of how things move in a fast-paced clinical setting. While certifications and clinical experience aren't required, they're a big plus and can help you hit the ground running in our high-acuity environment. If you're ready to be the pulse of a compassionate, tight-knit team, we'd love to meet you. Come bring your skills where they'll truly shine.5 South is a 28-bed General Medical, Telemetry, and Stroke unit that provides specialized care for a variety of patients, while working collaboratively with our dedicated team of nursing assistants and physicians.The primary focus and responsibility of this job is to fulfill throughput and patient safety initiatives through coordination, organization, and prioritization of unit activities. The employee handles multiple tasks and requests at the same time in a high stress environment in a manner that facilitates the health care team in the performance of their jobs. The employee also performs a wide range of complex duties and coordinates a multitude of procedures in support of the nursing unit while meeting customer needs and deadlines. This job is also responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the medical record from the patient's entrance to departure from the health system. For inpatient setting, the position is responsible for accurately entering physician orders into the computer system and verifying completion of the orders also contributes to the effectiveness delivery of care and patient safety.Minimum Qualifications:Education - High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited business/medical assistant's course, or equivalent experience required.Experience - Medical Terminology, clerical level typing and Windows based applications preferred.Licensure/Certification - N/AKnowledge/Skills/Abilities - Must have exceptional abilities to work with people of varied backgrounds. Must possess excellent organizational skills to enable unit secretary to prioritize, plan, and carry out multiple events simultaneously. Interacts with 100 or more different people each day, including physicians, patients, visitors, medical center staff, and department heads. Must be able to focus on work activities in an environment where multiple, diverse, and complex activities are occurring simultaneously.Caring for Our Team We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: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 At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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hagerstown, MD, 21742, US

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