Nursing Unit Administrative Secretary

3 weeks ago


Portland, United States Maine Medical Center Full time
Summary
  • Position Summary
    • This position provides a supportive customer focused introduction to Maine Medical Center. Work includes continuous professional interaction with customers while providing full clinical support. Work performed requires decision making, prioritizing, resource allocation and communication skills. The person in this role is an essential member of the Maine Medical Center healthcare team that directs the flow of the unit in conjunction with lead positions to support a safe patient and family centered care environment.
  • Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
    • Education: Customer Service Classes. Medical Terminology /NUS Course (grandfathered).
    • License/Certifications: Medical Terminology /NUS Course (grandfathered).
    • Experience: 1 year of secretarial experience. Requires experience with interpersonal skills and judgment necessary to gather and exchange information with a variety of internal and external customers in order to respond to patients, visitors and staff in a professional manner while possessing a positive attitude, high energy level, and the ability to respond and act quickly.
    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
    • Knowledge of policies and procedures, current initiatives and organizational structure of the unit, Department of Nursing and Maine Medical Center.
    • Accountability, accuracy, time management, independent thinking. Discretion, judgment and a working knowledge of medical terminology is required.
    • Ability to remain impartial while facilitating initial issues, complaints and problems in a high level stress environment.
    • Basic working knowledge of all standard office equipment and including operations and multiple computer system applications.
    • Including but not limited to phone skills, filing, patient chart maintanence, supply ordering, PC skills and applications and systems, data collection, and varieties of patient charging.
    • Ability to perform role in high stress, high volume producing environment with multiple stimuli.
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.
  • Unit Secretary

    1 day ago


    Portland, United States New England Rehabilitation Hosp of Portland, a Joint Venture of Maine Med Center & Encompass Health Full time

    Unit Secretary **Unit Secretary Career Opportunity** **Join a Team That Puts Your Passion for Helping Others First** Are you looking for a career close to home and heart? Join Encompass Health as a Unit Secretary, playing a pivotal role in supporting the nursing unit to ensure seamless patient care within a community - focused environment that values both...


  • Portland, United States Maine Health Full time

    Full Time 22 Bramhall St. Clerical/Administrative Support Day Shift * Position Summary * This position provides a supportive customer focused introduction to Maine Medical Center. Work includes continuous professional interaction with customers while providing full clinical support. Work performed requires decision making, prioritizing, resource...


  • Portland, United States Facility Maine Medical Center Full time

    Summary This position provides a supportive customer focused introduction to Maine Medical Center. Work includes continuous professional interaction with customers while providing full clinical support. Work performed requires decision making, prioritizing, resource allocation and communication skills. The person in tihs role is an essential member...


  • Portland, United States Facility Maine Medical Center Full time

    Summary This position provides a supportive customer focused introduction to Maine Medical Center. Work includes continuous professional interaction with customers while providing full clinical support. Work performed requires decision making, prioritizing, resource allocation and communication skills. The person in this role is an essential member...


  • Portland, United States Maine Medical Center Full time

    Summary Position Summary This position provides a supportive customer focused introduction to Maine Medical Center. Work includes continuous professional interaction with customers while providing full clinical support. Work performed requires decision making, prioritizing, resource allocation and communication skills. The person in this role is an...


  • Portland, United States Maine Medical Center Full time

    Summary Position Summary This position provides a supportive customer focused introduction to Maine Medical Center. Work includes continuous professional interaction with customers while providing full clinical support. Work performed requires decision making, prioritizing, resource allocation and communication skills. The NUS is an essential member of...


  • Portland, United States Maine Medical Center Full time

    Summary Position Summary This position provides a supportive customer focused introduction to Maine Medical Center. Work includes continuous professional interaction with customers while providing full clinical support. Work performed requires decision making, prioritizing, resource allocation and communication skills. The person in this role is an...


  • Portland, United States Providence Health & Service Full time

    The CNA 2/HUC is a key person within the decentralized nursing unit, who provides overall administrative and technical support in the operation of the unit; collaborates with other staff and leaders in the development, oversight, and operation of the unit; and performs CNA II patient care duties. Primary responsibilities fall into the following...


  • Portland, United States Maine Medical Center Full time

    Summary Position Summary Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager this role provides clerical support to the unit including but not limited to ensuring medical records are complete and accurate, answering telephone calls, and responding to patient, family, and staff requests. This role supports Unit R7, Cardiac Telemetry. Required Minimum Knowledge,...


  • Portland, United States Cambia Health Solutions, Inc Full time

    Administrative Assistant IVHybrid work opportunity within Portland, OR Primary Job Purpose:The Administrative Assistant IV generally provides administrative assistance and secretarial support to directors and above.Responsibilities:Provides administrative assistance/secretarial support (most of which will be complex and/or of a confidential nature) including...


  • Portland, United States Cambia Health Solutions, Inc Full time

    Administrative Assistant IVHybrid work opportunity within Portland, OR Primary Job Purpose:The Administrative Assistant IV generally provides administrative assistance and secretarial support to directors and above.Responsibilities:Provides administrative assistance/secretarial support (most of which will be complex and/or of a confidential nature) including...


  • Portland, United States Maine Medical Center Full time

    Under the general direction of a Director or Senior Director, the Administrative Specialist II performs a combination of administrative, project, and secretarial work. The position serves as a resource person regarding department policy, procedures, and practice.Looking for a very detail-oriented individual who is comfortable with independent problem-solving...


  • Portland, United States Oregon Health & Science University Full time

    Support patient and family centered care across the continuum through service coordination. Prioritize unit secretary responsibilities and seek consultation when indicated. Perform area specific skills and follow established protocols. Obtain follow Health, Coordinator, Healthcare


  • Portland, United States Northern Light Health Full time

    Northern Light Mercy Hospital Department: Intensive Care Unit Position is located: Mercy Fore River Work Type: Full Time Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM This position is eligible for a $2,000 (minus tax) sign on bonus with work commitment Summary: Performs secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology...


  • Portland, Oregon, United States Oregon Health & Science University Full time

    Oregon Health & Science UniversityOregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran...


  • Portland, United States Northern Light Health Full time

    Northern Light Mercy Hospital Department: Intensive Care Unit Position is located: Mercy Fore River Work Type: Full Time Hours Per Week: 24.00 Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM This position is eligible for a $1,000 (minus tax) sign on bonus with work commitment Summary: Performs secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and...


  • Portland, Maine, United States tapwage Full time

    Health Unit Coordinator, ICU Purpose of Position: Performs receptionist/secretarial duties on Patient Care units and functions as the central communication source in the Nursing Station.Description:Completes necessary forms, requisitions and communications necessary to implement orders.Sustains proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information...

  • Travel Nurse

    1 week ago


    Portland, United States Secure Nursing Service Full time

    Secure Nursing Service is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Portland, OR. Shift: 3x12 hr nights Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 weeks Pay: $2302.22 / Week About Secure Nursing Service:We are Secure Nursing Service (SNS), and we exist to delight our clincians.SNS employs highly skilled and...


  • Portland, United States Tigard United Methodist Church Part time

    The Tigard United Methodist Church (TUMC) Administrative Assistant (AA) provides administrative support to the pastor, staff, and wider TUMC congregation. This position facilitates smooth operations through excellent communication and organizational skills and pro-active collaboration with staff and volunteers. As one of the first to interact with the...


  • Portland, United States Northern Light Health Full time

    Northern Light Mercy Hospital Department: Intensive Care Unit Position is located: Mercy Fore River Work Type: Full Time Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM This position is eligible for a $2,000 (minus tax) sign on bonus with work commitment Summary: Performs secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and...