Nursing Unit Secretary - Operating Room

Description

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants. This bonus will be prorated for part-time positions. Please note this bonus is not available for per-diem positions. Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth employees are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Nursing Unit Secretary - Operating Room (Req 56264)

MaineHealth | Maine Medical Center
Location: 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME
Schedule: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, consistent schedule, with one weekend rotation every three weekends
Remote: On-site only (no remote flexibility)

Position Summary

Maine Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to support our Operating Room (OR) team. In this role, you will perform a variety of clerical, receptionist, and transporter duties, helping to ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced clinical environment. This position plays a vital role in supporting patient care and maintaining efficient communication within the unit.

About the Team

Come join a highly engaged group of individuals in our Level 1 Trauma Operating Room. We are seeking someone with high energy, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic and demanding environment. If you enjoy being at the center of activity and working collaboratively with a dedicated healthcare team, this role may be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary receptionist for the unit, greeting patients, families, and visitors
• Perform clerical and administrative duties to support nursing and clinical staff
• Facilitate communication within the unit and with other departments
• Assist with patient transport as needed
• Maintain organization and workflow in a busy OR setting

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current BLS certification preferred or may be required based on location.
3. Experience: One year of hospital or health care setting preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact rebecca.rand@mainehealth.org