Unit Secretary, SICU – Night Shift
About The Position
With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes. Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Unit Secretary in the Emergency Department, who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. Coordinates the communications at the central desks in the Nursing Departments/Units and other locations as directed between the Nursing Departments/Units, and all other hospital and clinical and non-clinical staff, Departments and Units. Creates and timely maintains patient charts and other records. Works in accordance with Department/Unit and Hospital policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Familiarity with basic medical terminology
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and set priorities.
- Flexibility and calmness required in order to perform a variety of functions in a setting that may be stressful or change unexpectedly due to a patient's condition.
- Competence in both oral and written English and the 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.
- Exceptional customer service skills essential.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
- Computer aptitude and knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certificate
- COVID-19 Vaccination Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.
Nice To Haves
- One year of secretarial experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the communications at the central desks in the Nursing Departments/Units and other locations as directed between the Nursing Departments/Units, and all other hospital and clinical and non-clinical staff, Departments and Units.
- Creates and timely maintains patient charts and other records.
- Works in accordance with Department/Unit and Hospital policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Work-life balance
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)
- HRSA Loan Forgiveness available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
