Unit Secretary

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available such as differentials incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Medical Surgical Unit - G5

Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Schedule: 2:30 PM TO 12:00 AM

Salary Range : $18.25 - $21.45

Exempt: No

Summary :

Performs secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital clinic or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments billing patients and compiling and recording medical charts reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinates assigned unit activities.
• Manages patient records (e.g. Assembles patient records Files patient information etc.)
• Processes physician orders (e.g. Transcribes physicians orders flags charts appropriately enters orders into computer).
• Coordinates the safe transport of patients and other items as directed.
• Accepts responsibility for further developing professional learning needs.
• Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; report and directly address environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
• May perform other duties upon request.

Other Information :

Competencies and Skills

• Word processing spreadsheets data entry database experience and other computer related skills.
• Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will when and how they say they will or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly embraces and values differences and contributes to a culture of belonging empowerment and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Required Experience

• 0 year/years of Relevant Work Experience

Working Conditions

• Lifting moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
• Alternate shift schedules (day evening nights weekends).

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411- bed regional tertiary care hospital and an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center. Located in Bangor Maine it serves as the principal referral center for a patient population of 500000 residents across the northern two-thirds of the state. The medical center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including advanced surgical care neurosciences cardiovascular medicine oncology and critical care.

Eastern Maine Medical Center is the base for LifeFlight of Maine a critical care air medical transport program that conducts nearly 900 missions annually ensuring timely access to specialized care for rural and remote communities. As a member of Northern Light Health the medical center is part of an integrated statewide health system comprising nine hospitals numerous primary and specialty care practices long-term care facilities home health and hospice agencies and emergency ground and air transport services. This integrated model supports coordinated patient-centered care across the continuum.

Eastern Maine Medical Center plays a central role in advancing clinical quality operational efficiency and health equity throughout the region. It is actively engaged in clinical education and serves as a training site for medical students residents and fellows through affiliations with academic and professional institutions.

Bangor Maine offers a stable and supportive environment for healthcare professionals. The region is home to high-performing public and private schools including the University of Maines flagship campus in Orono. Bangor International Airport provides convenient commercial air service with direct and connecting flights to major US hubs. The area also offers access to a wide range of cultural educational and recreational opportunities with outdoor activities available year-round in Maines forests lakes mountains and coastal regions.


Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a strategic hub for clinical excellence innovation and community health in northern New England.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC