Unit Secretary - Washington, United States - Medstar

Description

General Summary of Position MedStar\rGeorgetown University Hospital is looking for a Unit Secretary to work Days/Evenings\ron an as needed basis.
The Unit\rSecretary performs secretarial, clerical and receptionist support duties\rnecessary for the operations of a patient care unit. These functions are\rperformed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown\rUniversity Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Primary Duties
Acts as a\r receptionist on the unit and provides appropriate assistance to families\r and patients.
Transcribes\r doctor's orders and coordinates patient testing, procedures, and\r appointments with other departments.
Receives\r supplies, nourishments, check orders and places items in the appropriate\r storage areas.

Maintains and\r operates the unit's computer system and other communication systems (e.g.\r bulletin boards, paging system, intercom, telephone etc.), transmits data\r for EKG's to Heart Station, responds to requests in emergency situations\r as well as to call lights.

Maintains and\r controls medical records and assembles charts according to discharge\r procedures.
Submits charges\r for treatments and/or CSS supplies according to established procedures.
Check office\r equipment for maintenance and repair and requests needed services.

Performs\r inventory of stock levels of sterile/non sterile patient care and unit\r supplies and completes required records and prepares orders/credits for\r supplies.

Exemplifies\r Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.

Assumes other\r duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.\r The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and\r nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be\r considered as all-inclusive.

Qualifications
High School\r Diploma or GED, Required.
Completion of a\r Unit Secretary Training Program or equivalent in experience, Required.
1-2 years'\r Experience as a unit secretary, including experience in an acute care\r facility, Preferred.

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About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.

Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.

As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.

Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.

We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.

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If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.