Department Secretary Per Diem

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this position is $16.45 – $24.45, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

Eligible employees may also participate in comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, paid time off, and wage increase programs, depending on position type (full-time, part-time, or per diem) and applicable eligibility criteria.

Position Summary: Department Secretary, Pre-Admission Testing, Per Diem Days, Methuen campus

Performs a variety of computer, clerical, and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit. Handles and controls 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous two years’ experience as a unit technician or related duties preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS required.

Merrimack Health is a private, nonprofit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve—competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off, and free parking.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.