Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.

Pay rate: $24 per hour

Schedule Options:

• Day Shift: 3 days/week, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (every other weekend)
• Night Shift: 3 days/week, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (every other weekend)

The Nursing Unit Secretary performs clerical duties that support the daily operations of the nursing unit. This role contributes to efficient patient care by managing communication, records, and administrative tasks. Timeframes and duties may be adjusted based on unit needs and specialty areas. 

• Greet and assist patients, visitors, and staff at the nursing unit.
• Answer phones, relay messages, and update patient activity and census boards.
• Maintain and organize medical records, charts, and admission paperwork.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and notify nursing staff.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate with departments (e.g., Respiratory, Dietary).
• Arrange patient transportation and manage belongings during stays and discharges.
• Keep the unit stocked, organized, and safe; report issues and follow up on repairs.
• Handle clerical duties including mail, Xeroxing, daily logs, and supply orders.
• Follow hospital policies and attend required meetings and trainings.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to learn EPIC
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic analytical skills to interpret routine information and resolve standard issues.
• Demonstrates respectful and professional interaction with patients and visitors

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.