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Parttime Secretary Jobs in Maine (NOW HIRING)

Unit Secretary

Lewiston, ME · On-site

$20 - $23.75/hr

Unit Secretary Medical/Surgical Unit Part Time/Day Shift Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400 ...

Unit Secretary

Portland, ME · On-site

$43K - $52K/yr

Unit Secretary Career Opportunity Join a Team That Puts Your Passion for Helping Others First Are ... Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their ...

Unit Secretary

Portland, ME

$43K - $53K/yr

Unit Secretary Career Opportunity Join a Team That Puts Your Passion for Helping Others First Are ... Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their ...

Unit Secretary

Lewiston, ME · On-site

$20 - $23.75/hr

Overview Unit Secretary Medical/Surgical Unit Part Time/Day Shift Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving ...

Unit Secretary

Lewiston, ME · On-site

$20 - $23.75/hr

Overview Unit Secretary Medical/Surgical Unit Part Time/Day Shift Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving ...

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What is a parttime secretary?

Part-time secretaries are administrative professionals who work fewer hours than a standard full-time schedule, often supporting office operations by handling tasks like scheduling, correspondence, and record-keeping. Their flexible hours make them ideal for businesses that need administrative help but do not require a full-time staff member. Part-time secretaries may work mornings, afternoons, or a set number of days per week, depending on the employer’s needs. They are essential for maintaining organization and ensuring smooth communication within an office.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a parttime secretary?

To thrive as a Part-time Secretary, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic office administration experience, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with office software such as Microsoft Office Suite, email platforms, and scheduling systems is typically required. Excellent communication, multitasking, and time management skills help you stand out in this role. These abilities are crucial for efficiently supporting office operations, managing multiple tasks, and ensuring smooth workflow even within limited hours.

What are some common challenges faced by parttime secretaries in managing their workload?

Part-time secretaries often face the challenge of balancing a condensed workload within limited hours, which requires strong organizational and time management skills. Since they may not be present for the entire workweek, staying up-to-date with ongoing office communications and projects can be demanding. Effective coordination with colleagues and clear documentation are essential to ensure continuity and minimize disruptions. Additionally, part-time secretaries may need to quickly adapt to shifting priorities and multitask to support various departments efficiently.

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$20 - $23.75/hr

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Job description

Unit Secretary Medical/Surgical Unit

Part Time/Day Shift

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center  (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.


The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of Med/Surg, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse, and / or House Supervisor. The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting.  Facilitates the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation and signature by nursing staff. Prepares and complies records on the Emergency Room. Orders supplies for the unit, prepares and completes each patients chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING


1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
2. Medical terminology preferred.
3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
4. Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred.


Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $20.00 to $23.75. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/


Part Time < 60
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