Unit Secretary - Maternity & Pediatrics, Per Diem

at  MaineGeneral Health

Job Summary:
Are you seeking a per diem opportunity in a supportive and dynamic environment? MaineGeneral Health is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Unit Secretaries in our Maternity and Pediatrics departments.
Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of our nursing units.
• Welcome patients and visitors to the unit, providing information, and directing them as necessary.
• Answer, screen, and route telephone calls, including calling codes, paging, and making overhead announcements as requested.
• Enter physicians’ orders and nursing requests into the system, subject to the approval of a licensed nurse, and seeking clarification when necessary.
• Patient Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges: Assist with processing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, and maintaining patient records and charts.
• Administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth operation of the maternity and pediatrics units.

We are seeking candidates who have:

• Effective communication skills are crucial for interacting with patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency with computers and various software applications, including Microsoft Office and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Customer Service Orientation: A commitment to providing exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.

Work Schedule:
This is a per diem position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
30
Scheduled Work Shift:
7a-7p (United States of America)
Job Exempt:
No
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:

• We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
• A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

• An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
• We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440

• Provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of our nursing units.
• Welcome patients and visitors to the unit, providing information, and directing them as necessary.
• Answer, screen, and route telephone calls, including calling codes, paging, and making overhead announcements as requested.
• Enter physicians’ orders and nursing requests into the system, subject to the approval of a licensed nurse, and seeking clarification when necessary.
• Patient Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges: Assist with processing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, and maintaining patient records and charts.
• Administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth operation of the maternity and pediatrics units