UMass Memorial Health · 14 hours ago
Unit Secretary, North Pavilion 4/5, 24 Hour, Nights
Worcester, MA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.74/hr - $30.80/hr
0+ years expUMass Memorial Health is a premier health system in Central Massachusetts, dedicated to exceptional patient care and academic excellence. The Unit Secretary will perform clerical activities necessary for the efficient functioning of the patient care unit, including serving as a unit receptionist, transcribing physician orders, and maintaining medical records.
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Responsibilities
Serves as unit receptionist, directs patients, visitors and others. Answers telephone and intercom. Takes and relays messages. Refers unusual or questionable situations to supervisor or others
Uses pneumatic tube system, dumb waiter, and receives and transmits messages. Arranges for specimen transport
Transcribes physician orders. Enters orders into entry system according to standard procedure. Utilizes down time procedures when indicated
Duplicates reports, mails and distributes same. Prepares and maintains patient charts and kardexes. Assembles medical records. Files reports and other documents such as laboratory and radiology reports and other information in appropriate part of medical records. Charts temperatures, pulses, blood pressures, weights and respiration. Prepares diet sheets. Ensures completeness of charts and chart documents. Collates medical records according to standard procedure. Assists physician or others in procuring medical records
Schedules patients for consults and diagnostic and therapeutic services. Ensure appropriate transportation to scheduled appointments utilizing services of ancillary departments. Ensures preparation of charts, rooms, ambulances and other services as required or directed
Obtains past medical records, prepares transfer and discharge charts, prepares documents to accompany departing patients, and arranges patient transportation
Maintains censuses with admissions, transfers and discharges
Arranges admission, transfer, discharge for patients
Enters, maintains, and retrieves computer information. Orders and maintains equipment and supplies. Maintains work area in neat and orderly fashion
Maintains unit log as necessary. May be required to provide supply and dispatch services
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to high school plus additional specialized training
Knowledge of a variety of office procedures, operation of office equipment such as computer
Ability to handle multiple priorities and effective communication
3 to 12 months experience
Benefits
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Company
UMass Memorial Health
UMass Memorial Health is the health and wellness partner of the people of Central Massachusetts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.7MKey Investors
Federal Emergency Management Agency
2022-12-01Grant· $4.7M
Leadership Team
Victoria L. McCandless
Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff, System CEO Communications Officer
Sergio Melgar
EVP & CFO
Recent News
2025-11-12
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