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Department Secretary
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What they do
A Secretary performs office administrative work and provides administrative assistance to an office staff. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office calendars and helps to organize office workflow. Provides administrative support for reports and budgets. Documents office expenses. May handle phone inquiries. May help to arrange travel for office staff.
$49,068 / year median in Massachusetts
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Position Summary:
Performs a variety of computer, clerical, and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit. Handles and controlling written and verbal communications between unit personnel and numerous physicians, ancillary services, patients, visitors, and families.
Responsibilities:
Acts as a liaison between patient, hospital personnel, visitors, and ancillary departments. Performs all clerical functions within the department. Provides direct patient care as a member of a collaborative team. Performs indirect patient care functions on the unit as a member of a collaborative team. Performs other related duties as assigned. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work assignments that may be inherent in the job.
Qualifications:
Education:
High School graduate or equivalent.
Experience:
Previous two years' experience as a unit technician or related duties preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
BLS required.
Location:
Merrimack Health
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Emergency Room Schedule:
various , Days