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MetroWest Medical Center · 9 hours ago

Unit Secretary

Framingham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15/hr - $20.43/hr

MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. The Unit Secretary performs a variety of duties including compiling, transcribing, preparing, and maintaining records in a specific nursing area or unit, while providing information and communication services to visitors and staff.

Health CareHospitalMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Records, transmits and/or files written and verbal communications to, from, and within the nursing unit to staff, patients, and physicians

Transcribes physicians’ orders and schedules and signs patients in and out for surgery, treatments, or tests as indicated

Makes necessary phone calls for special orders for doctors, patients, or nurses

Maintains current and orderly chart files; assembles patients’ charts for transfers or discharges

Prepares routine, confidential and/or special reports, documents, and records; assists with patient care/quality assurance audits

Performs other duties as required or directed

Qualification

Medical terminologyComputer proficiencyUnit Secretary experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Must be familiar with medical terminology and have experience with the use of a computer

Preferred

Experience: Previous experience as a Unit Secretary

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance