Department Secretary Part time, weekend

Department Secretary – Part Time (Every other weekend)

Apply for the Department Secretary Part‑time role at Boston Medical Center (BMC).

Position: Department Secretary

Schedule: Part‑time

Shift: 8‑hour day shift (7:00 am–3:30 pm) – Every other weekend

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: One to two years of previous clerical experience; healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and hospital computer systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with nursing staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, and other hospital personnel in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills to set priorities and complete assigned work efficiently.
• Basic administrative skills.
• Physical ability to meet core job requirements.

Essential

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Greets and directs patients, families, visitors, and staff in a friendly, courteous, positive customer‑service manner.
• Co‑ordinates front‑desk/office support activities, performs clerical duties, and answers telephone calls and inquiries promptly.
• Maintains communication data and facilitates patient/family/visitor access to hospital services (cafeteria, chapel, gift shop, parking, cashier, etc.).
• Co‑ordinates transportation appointments for patients and related materials.
• Collaborates with various departments to ensure patients, families, and staff receive necessary services and information.
• Performs office and clerical functions, coordinates unit communications, and maintains patient‑care records.
• Troubleshoots basic office equipment (computers, printers, fax machines, etc.).
• Follows established practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities to maintain competency and update requisite skills.
• Follows infection control and safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Compensation Range: $17.88–$26.57 per hour

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. Compensation takes into account education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to the position. BMC also provides generous total compensation, including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, contract increases, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) savings match, earned‑time cash‑out, paid time off, career‑advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans

All applications are accepted through the BMC website only. We do not ask for, require, or endorse purchasing equipment or downloading applications in advance.