Unit Secretary - Medical Surgical/Telemetry
About The Position
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport. We are seeking a Unit Secretary (PRN - Nights) Our ideal candidate will ensure that the Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit functions efficiently by managing administrative tasks with precision and professionalism. This position necessitates a keen attention to detail, as the Unit Secretary will be responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, facilitating timely communication among the healthcare team, and providing comprehensive support to medical staff and patients. The incumbent will demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities and possess a strong understanding of the healthcare environment. Furthermore, the Unit Secretary will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, thus requiring excellent customer service skills and a compassionate demeanor.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Health care experience preferred
- Previous administrative or secretarial experience preferred
- Computer/keyboard skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
- Excellence customer service skills
- Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with superiors, peers and customers
- Ability to make sound judgments
Nice To Haves
- Health care experience preferred
- Previous administrative or secretarial experience preferred
Responsibilities
- managing administrative tasks with precision and professionalism
- maintaining accurate patient records
- facilitating timely communication among the healthcare team
- providing comprehensive support to medical staff and patients
- first point of contact for patients and visitors
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
