Unit Secretary - Adult Mood Disorders Day Hospital, Baltimore/Washington Campus (Full-Time, Days)

What to expect

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical and secretarial duties to support the effective operations of assigned clinical inpatient unit or program(s).


• Representative duties include: serving as receptionist and communication source; assembling and maintaining active patient charts, patient records, and unit/program files; transcribing physicians' orders; preparing memos, tables, and general correspondence; scheduling appointments and meetings; collecting and maintaining data; ordering supplies; and running errands throughout Hospital complex.

What you’ll get from us

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation


• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions


• 403b retirement match


• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions


• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Generous mileage reimbursement program

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 to $24.09/hour.

What we need from you

• Work requires ability to read, write, speak English, compose letters, maintain bookkeeping/billing records, and operate computer software and equipment - acquired through high school education.


• Work requires one to two years of clerical/secretarial experience in order to gain comprehensive knowledge of office practices and procedures and operations.


• Work requires the ability to operate the calculator, copier, facsimile machine, Microsoft Office software, and printer.


• Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange factual and confidential information and communicate effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal and external contacts (patients, families, referring physicians, staff, and vendors) (51-80% of work time).


• Work requires problem-solving abilities sufficient to develop and administer office procedures, prepare reports, schedule patients, monitor expenditures, identify and evaluate equipment and physical space problems, and resolve billing discrepancies.


• Work requires managing the office functions, proofreading, and meeting tight deadlines (for 51-80% of work time).

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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