Unit Secretary - Day/Evening w/rot wknd Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req41145)

Description

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.
Education

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

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

• 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.