Unit Secretary (Thought Disorders 2H/Towson)

The Thought Disorders Unit is a 21-bed unit that treats patients with psychotic illnesses, including Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorders, as well as Neuropsychiatric Disorders. Patients are treated under the expert care of experienced psychiatrists, nursing, and other clinical staff. With an average length of stay between 10 and 14 days, the Thought Disorders Unit is unique as it is one of the few specialized units across the country that specifically cares for patients with psychotic illnesses.

The Thought Disorders Unit has an exciting opportunity for a Unit Secretary! The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical and secretarial duties to support the effective operations of the inpatient unit. Representative duties include: serving as receptionist and communication source; assembling and maintaining active patient charts, patient records, and unit/program files; transcribing physicians' orders; maintaining timekeeping records of assigned staff; preparing memos, tables, and general correspondence; scheduling appointments and meetings; collecting and maintaining data; ordering supplies; and running errands throughout Hospital complex.

Requires: High School Diploma and at least one year of clerical/secretarial experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), KRONOS timekeeping software, and other automated office equipment. Must demonstrate interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange factual and confidential information and communicate effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal and external contacts (patients, families, referring physicians, staff, and vendors). Candidates must be able to attend a mandatory 7 day orientation, Thursday and Friday then the following Monday through Friday (excluding Saturday and Sunday) from 8:00am-4:30pm each day.

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