Job Title: Unit Secretary – Emergency Department 
Location: Carroll Hospital – Westminster, MD 
Shift: Varies
Employment Type: One Shift a week

Position Summary: 
Carroll Hospital is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Unit Secretary to join our Emergency Department team. As a key communication link among nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, the Unit Secretary plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of information and administrative operations within the unit. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the central communication point between nursing staff and appropriate hospital personnel. 

• Promptly respond to phones, call systems, and other communication devices. 

• Accurately relay patient information and unit updates to the appropriate individuals. 

• Notify nursing staff of STAT requests, new physician orders, and the arrival of STAT reports. 

• Maintain inventory of forms, supplies, bulletin boards, census boards, and reference materials. 

• Accurately complete all forms, requisitions, and communication tasks to support timely implementation of physician orders. 

• Identify and use specialty order sheets as needed (e.g., PCA, PCEA, restraints). 

• Organize and maintain patient charts according to hospital protocol. 

• Prepare charts for patient transfers by copying relevant documentation. 

• Transcribe physician orders in a timely and accurate manner. 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 

• Medical office experience preferred (especially in a hospital or emergency department setting). 

• Strong communication and organizational skills. 

• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment