Unit Secretary - Weekends

Inova Health System•Alexandria, VA

1d•$18 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary to join the Nursing Administration team. The position works every weekend on day shifts and provides clerical and unit-specific support to promote efficient department operations. The Unit Secretary supports patient record management, unit supplies and databases, patient movement and communications, and coordination of diagnostic testing and admissions. The role also greets patients, families, and visitors, provides non-clinical information, and helps ensure the nursing station remains covered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if also working as a Clinical Technician.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience.
Previous EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical and unit-specific activities to support efficient department operations, including copying and faxing records and other information.
Maintain and update physician and laboratory databases; maintain forms and clerical supplies; and ensure medical supplies are maintained according to par levels.
Attend staff and committee meetings and record minutes as requested; prepare unit charges as appropriate for unit needs.
Maintain confidential patient information and create, maintain, and terminate patient charts in compliance with Medical Records guidelines, ensuring patient identification on all chart forms.
Obtain and file test results, laboratory reports, and treatment information in charts; update patient charts in GECE/IDX with discharge time and move them to EDDIS in a timely manner; run and distribute EPIC reports as requested by the leader.
Assist with answering call bells and communicating patient needs to staff; triage and escalate patient issues to the next care provider if the response time exceeds five minutes or sooner when appropriate.
Facilitate patient movement into and out of the unit and keep the Charge Nurse informed about admissions and transfers.
Coordinate admissions and transfers with nurses, patient transport, and admission personnel; schedule diagnostic tests and laboratory work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff.
Greet patients, families, and visitors and provide non-clinical information such as directions, patient room locations, and assigned nurse identification.
Monitor patient and visitor movement at the nursing station, provide information to facilitate prompt patient care, and ensure the desk remains covered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Team member wellness program.
Retirement plan matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance.
Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance.
Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible work schedules.
Remote and hybrid career opportunities.