Nursing Unit Administrative Secretary - Surgical Intensive Care

Summary

• For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $3,000 Sign On Bonus for all eligible candidates
  
  1. Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
  
  2. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
• Unit Bio:
• If you're looking for a diverse role that allows you to use technical, interpersonal and administrative skills, then a career as a Nursing Unit Secretary might be ideal for you. Unit secretaries play a vital role in the healthcare industry because they support a wide range of individuals, including patients and other medical professionals. The Nursing Unit Secretary performs clerical, receptionist, and transporter duties. The ideal candidate for this role will have strong customer service skills, effective communication skills and have the ability to multi-task.
  
  The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is where you receive care if you're critically ill and in need of surgery or recovering from surgery. You may be too unstable to be treated on a regular nursing floor, or ICU-level monitoring may be the protocol for a particular procedure. This unit is managed by physicians that have a background in surgery. The staff have worked to create a work environment which values excellence, team work and peer support.
• Position Summary
  The Nursing Unit Secretary performs clerical, receptionist, and transporter duties.
• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • License/Certifications: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
  • Experience: 1 year of hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• Essential Functions:

Performs clerical and support duties including filing, photocopying, requisitioning and storing supplies, collecting statistics, and entering patient charges.

Accurately transcribes and processes Provider orders.

Routinely audits patient medical records for appropriate paperwork.

Interacts with patients' families, significant others, and visitors to promote patient satisfaction.

Monitors and maintains adequate supply of chart paperwork and patient educational handouts.

Operates and manages office equipment to maintain efficiency.

Assists in transporting paperwork and lab specimens.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

MaineHealth was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

Additional Information
Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.