Unit Secretary- Emergency Department in Westminster, Maryland at LifeBridge Health

Job Title: Unit Secretary – Emergency Department
Location: Carroll Hospital – Westminster, MD

Position Summary:
Carroll Hospital is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Unit Secretary to join our Emergency Department team. As a key communication link among nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, the Unit Secretary plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of information and administrative operations within the unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the central communication point between nursing staff and appropriate hospital personnel.

• Promptly respond to phones, call systems, and other communication devices.

• Accurately relay patient information and unit updates to the appropriate individuals.

• Notify nursing staff of STAT requests, new physician orders, and the arrival of STAT reports.

• Maintain inventory of forms, supplies, bulletin boards, census boards, and reference materials.

• Accurately complete all forms, requisitions, and communication tasks to support timely implementation of physician orders.

• Identify and use specialty order sheets as needed (e.g., PCA, PCEA, restraints).

• Organize and maintain patient charts according to hospital protocol.

• Prepare charts for patient transfers by copying relevant documentation.

• Transcribe physician orders in a timely and accurate manner.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Medical office experience preferred (especially in a hospital or emergency department setting).

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.