Unit Secretary- Part Time

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County.

Job Description

SUMMARY:   

Under general supervision provides clerical, business, information management and receptionist duties to the nursing unit.

Schedule is 7p-11p 2-3 times per week and one 8 or 12 hour shift once per week (3p-11p or 7a-7p) for a total of 20 hours per week

Qualifications

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position.  The specific job duties may be changed by the department manager with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

To qualify for the position, the candidate must have an high school diploma or equivalent required.  Ability to utilize computer and fax machine required.  One year experience in clerical position preferred.  Medical Terminology preferred.

CONDITIONS: 

The new hire or transfer employee will remain within this job category for a probationary period of 3 months.  With a satisfactory criteria based performance evaluation, the employee will advance to a regular status employee.  If the evaluation is not satisfactory, the employee will be terminated.

SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

The ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of all patient and departmental documents is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with patients, physicians, health system officials, other health system personnel and the general public is essential.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:   

Ability to work with simple mathematical concepts.

REASONING ABILITY:   

Ability to identify problems, collect data and seek intervention by clinical nurse appropriately.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:    

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Will work in a clean, well-lighted environment.  Requires sitting approximately 80% of the time, walking and standing 20% of time and requires occasional bending and reaching and carrying of reports weighing up to 25 lbs. 20% of the time.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $17.68-$24.76

Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differentials

Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide