Unit Secretary - Full-Time

Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the behavioral health services for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. We are hiring for a full-time Unit Secretary. This is a non-exempt, hourly position from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm (three (3) – 12 hour shift) and 8 hour shift (8:00 am – 4:30 pm) every other weekend (for a total of 40 hours per week).

We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO.

The Unit Secretary performs a variety of administrative duties for the inpatient nursing unit/department. This person ensures the timely, efficient and organized flow of operations for the assigned nursing station/area. Incumbents in this position may perform all, or a combination of, the duties described depending upon their assigned work area and the specific needs of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Greets patients, visitors and/or physicians and provides appropriate assistance. Answers incoming telephone calls to the unit, including STATS, relaying information as appropriate. Responds to or relays patient requests to the nurse.
• Enters/updates physician orders and unit charges into the computer, e.g. laboratory tests, dietary orders, physical therapy, supplies/treatment utilized, as needed.
• Initiates and completes administrative functions regarding the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Faxes physician’s orders to the Pharmacy. Completes and ensures delivery of unit census, patient acuity summary, etc.
• Files laboratory, x-ray reports, progress reports, etc., in the appropriate patient medical chart.
• Contacts other hospital departments and/or staff to schedule patient’s diagnostic/therapeutic appointments, and/or requests assistance with ancillary tasks.
• Assists in maintaining unit supplies/equipment by monitoring inventory levels, ordering supplies, as instructed and completes appropriate logs.
• Provides shift report to on-coming Unit Secretary or nursing staff.
• Maintains a clean, organized and efficient workstation.
• Assists with the orientation/training of new employees to the unit, as directed.
• Maintains daily census/nursing assignment boards. Posts and updates monthly assignment boards for physicians and residents.
• Captures and maintains statistical data on utilization payor mix, census, average length of stay and other critical elements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years experience in working with patients with psychiatric/behavioral health disorders.
• Must be flexible to adjust to the needs of a fast-paced environment, demonstrate effective problem solving skills and display excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Previous adult behavioral health and substance use treatment experience is preferred.
• High School degree is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare or similar discipline is preferred.