Unit Secretary - ACH, Augusta, 40hrs./weekly, 2:45p-11:15p
40 hours/ week; eves 1445-2315 every other weekend

Emergency Department

35 Medical Center Parkway
Augusta, Maine, 04330
United States

Come join an incredible team! MaineGeneral Health, the third largest health care system in Maine, is seeking an experienced Unit Secretary to join our team to work 40hrs/week in our state of the art facility in Augusta!

Position Highlights:
The Unit Secretary works in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and healthcare team. In this position, the ideal candidate provides assistance to patients, families, nurses, physicians and others on the unit. With minimum supervision the Unit Secretary prioritizes and performs clerical duties including data entry into electronic medical record. This role requires maintaining confidentiality in preparing, compiling and maintaining medical records.

Responsibilities:
Greets, directs and assists patients, families, visitors and others presenting on the unit.
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding patient information.
May transfer physician's written orders into medical record.
Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses and others on the unit, contacting consulting providers, assisting with electronic health systems.
Prepares and maintains patient records for admission, transfer and discharge.
Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of the communication and support systems (i.e. copier, fax, printer, phones, pager); serves as a resource to others.

The ideal candidate will have:
High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) preferred.
At least 1 year or more of experience.
Working knowledge of medical terminology required. Good interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize and organize work in a fast paced environment.
Proficiency in a suite of Microsoft Office applications.