General Summary
Under moderate supervision, serves as administrative/confidential secretary and performs clerical and administrative duties; oversees the clerical routine of the office in an efficient manner.

Mission
The mission of Baltimore Washington Medical Center is to provide the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

High school or business school diploma required. Additional business school or related schooling preferred. Five (5) years previous experience in a progressively responsible secretarial position required, preferably including some experience in a hospital setting. Shorthand 100 wpm and typing 60 wpm required. Proficiency in MicroSoft Word or WordPerfect 6.0 required.

Working Conditions

Works inside a clean, well-lighted environment. Exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple demands. Occasional stress due to daily problem solving when working on a tight schedule and/or deadlines. Expected to periodically work overtime as needed. Potential for minimal exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observance of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices.

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting approximately 65% of the time. Frequent walking and standing. Requires reaching for, grasping and handling supplies and files. Near visual acuity for reading documents, correspondence, etc. and computer monitor. Manual dexterity for utilizing the keyboard. Speaking clearly and hearing are necessary for telephone conversations and interactions with hospital and health system staff, etc.