Unit Secretary | PACU | Part Time
On-siteHagerstown, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate and prioritize unit activities to support patient safety and throughput while handling multiple simultaneous tasks in a high-stress clinical setting. Manage communications, documentation, and procedural coordination, and accurately enter and verify physician orders in the electronic health record from admission through discharge. Interact professionally with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff, often exceeding 100 unique interactions daily to uphold the integrity of medical records. This part-time role at Meritus Health's 2 South Observation Unit, which serves stable patients requiring up to 23 hours of observation for conditions like atrial fibrillation and chest pain, emphasizes precision and compassionate care.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited business or medical assistant course, or equivalent experience
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Clerical-level typing
- Windows-based applications
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