Unit Secretary Openings!

VHC Health • Arlington, VA

13d

About The Position

Purpose & Scope: The Unit Secretary (US) is responsible for performing a variety of receptionist and clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information and supplies on the nursing unites, coordinating work within the unit as well as with other units and departments, reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor, responding to inquiries and requests from staff, patients, and visitors, and supporting patient care delivery. This position has front line responsibility for handling customer service interactions through telephone and personal contact and facilitating unit efficiency. Where appropriate, this employee will answer phones, schedule appointments, call physician offices as requested and accurately provide information to affiliated providers. This position has no responsibility for the assessment, treatment or care of patients, however the ability to communicate and interact with patients/public/staff of all ages is required.

Requirements

• ability to communicate and interact with patients/public/staff of all ages is required
• Computer experience is required

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Secretarial experience is preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred

Responsibilities

• performing a variety of receptionist and clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information and supplies on the nursing unites
• coordinating work within the unit as well as with other units and departments
• reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor
• responding to inquiries and requests from staff, patients, and visitors
• supporting patient care delivery
• handling customer service interactions through telephone and personal contact and facilitating unit efficiency
• answer phones
• schedule appointments
• call physician offices as requested and accurately provide information to affiliated providers

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED