Unit Secretary, Medical IMC, Days

University of Maryland Medical System • Baltimore, MD

2d • $18 - $25

About The Position

General Summary Under general supervision, coordinate the communications, record keeping and administrative activities within a patient care unit

Requirements

• High School Diploma equivalent (GED).
• Six months general office experience.
• Ability to perform duties of a clerical nature, including filing, photocopying and basic keyboard skills.
• Ability to use computer systems in order to access and manage patient data.
• Ability to demonstrate courteous phone etiquette.
• Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously, and function in stressful situations.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills are required to effectively interact with patients, families, nurses and other staff.
• Demonstrates a professional and customer-oriented appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient data (verbal, written, electronic).
• Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a patient care or service setting is preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees