Unit Secretary​/Nights Rotating Weekend

General Summary of Position

Job Summary:

Med Star Health is looking for a Unit Secretary to join our team at Med Star St. Mary's Hospital!

The Unit Secretary is responsible for providing secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit and for delivering superior customer service to patients and visitors on a given unit.

Med Star Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing. Apply today and learn how Med Star Health can be your next great career move!

• Supports departmental goals and compliance by adhering to all policies, procedures, quality, and safety standards while meeting regulatory requirements.
• Serves as the communication hub by greeting and directing patients and visitors, answering calls, distributing mail, and relaying messages or emergency communications to appropriate staff.
• Provides clerical and administrative support to physicians, nurses, and department leadership, including scheduling, documentation, and record management in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Coordinates patient flow and information by managing admissions, transfers, discharges, and consult requests, ensuring accurate and timely updates to all relevant departments.
• Maintains unit efficiency and readiness through inventory control, supply ordering, and performing specialized departmental tasks as required.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Experience in medical clerical/medical receptionist position (Preferred)
• Completion of nurse technician/medical assistant/medical clerical training (Preferred)
• Equivalent hospital experience (Preferred)

This position has a hiring range of $18 - $29.74