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Unit Secretary

Unit Secretary

MedStar HealthWashington, DC, US
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General Summary of Position

The incumbent in this position performs secretarial, clerical and receptionist support duties necessary for the operations of a patient care unit. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Acts as a receptionist on the unit and provides appropriate assistance to families and patients.
  • Transcribes doctor's orders and coordinates patient testing, procedures and appointments with other departments.
  • Receives supplies, nourishments, check orders and places items in the appropriate storage areas.
  • Maintains and operates the unit's computer system and other communication systems (. bulletin boards, paging system, intercom, telephone , transmits data for EKG's to Heart Station, responds to requests in emergency situations as well as to call lights.
  • Maintains and controls medical records and assembles charts according to discharge procedures.
  • Submits charges for treatments and / or CSS supplies according to established procedures.
  • Check office equipment for maintenance and repair and requests needed services.
  • Performs inventory of stock levels of sterile / non sterile patient care and unit supplies and completes required records and prepares orders / credits for supplies.
  • Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.
  • Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required or
  • the equivalent (GED). required and
  • Completion of a Unit Secretary Training Program or equivalent in experience. required

    • Experience

  • 1-2 years Experience as a unit secretary, including experience in an acute care facility. preferred

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Familiarity with basic medical terminology preferred.
  • Ability to set priorities and organize many functions at the same time for an entire unit.
  • Flexibility and calmness required in order to perform a variety of functions in a setting which may be stressful or change unexpectedly due to a patient's condition.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills to relate to patients with varying degrees of illness, staff and visitors.
  • Must have the desire to function as a member of a healthcare team.
  • Ability to learn and use basic automated systems for inventory, transmission of information and record keeping.

    • This position has a hiring range of $21.1 - $21.12

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