Secretary/Unit Clerk - Joint and Spine (Part Time)

Job Title: Secretary/Unit Clerk – Joint and Spine

Employment Type: Part Time

Shift: Day

Location: Holy Cross Hospital

Position Purpose:
Join the award-winning Joint and Spine Unit at Holy Cross Health, where you’ll play a key role in supporting daily operations of a 14-bed specialized orthopedic and neurological care unit. As the Secretary/Unit Clerk, you’ll be the central point of communication and coordination for the team—ensuring smooth workflows and a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

What You Will Do:

• Greet and assist patients, families, and visitors promptly and professionally
• Operate communication systems, including phones and call lights
• Update and maintain nurse station whiteboards and patient records
• Schedule patient diagnostics, therapies, and transport needs accurately
• Support timely entry of patient transfers and discharges
• Provide clerical support and assist with select clinical tasks as directed
• Participate in shift hand-offs to ensure continuity of care

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience as a unit secretary, health unit coordinator, administrative partner, or CNA
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Certificate in medical secretary training preferred
• Ability to distinguish colors and maintain visual/auditory acuity

Position Highlights:

• Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, and physicians
• Play a critical role in enhancing patient care and operational efficiency

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• DailyPay Program (Get paid for hours worked)
• Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Pay Range-$17.58 - $22.71

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.