Unit Secretary- Medical Surgical

Summary

LincolnHealth (LH) is a full-service healthcare system that includes a hospital with two campuses: LincolnHealth - Miles Campus in Damariscotta and LincolnHealth - St. Andrews Campus in Boothbay Harbor, as well as two long-term care facilities, retirement communities in both Boothbay Harbor and Damariscotta, a 40-member multi-specialty physician practice. The Miles campus includes a 25-bed community hospital.

We are Lincoln County's largest employer, with more than 1,000 full-time and part-time employees. Our mission is to ensure access to high-quality, patient-centered and affordable healthcare. Known locally for our compassion and commitment to quality, our employees are focused on providing the best care available to our fellow community members. As part of MaineHealth, Maine's largest integrated healthcare system, we are able to offer seamless access to specialty services that may not be available locally.

• The Medical Surgical Unit is presently seeking a full time Unit Secretary to join their team!
• Position Summary This position consists of 36 hours per week.
  
  • The Unit Secretary in the Med Surg coordinates, collaborates and organizes the clinical and non-clinical duties of the Med Surg by acting as a contact person, receptionist, registrar and secretary.
• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  
  • Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
  • License/Certifications: N/A
  • Experience: Experience with Medical Terminology helpful.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Must possess and exhibit excellent customer service, communication and telephone skills. Needs typing and computer skills at a basic to intermediate level.