Unit Secretary - Nights

Inova•Alexandria, VA

1d•$18 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the Intermediate Cardiac Unit. The role is full-time, with 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend, and a schedule of 36 hours per week. The Unit Secretary performs clerical and unit-specific work to support department operations, maintain patient records and unit resources, coordinate admissions, transfers, tests, and lab work, and provide non-clinical assistance to patients, families, visitors, and staff.

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 information.
Maintain and update physician and lab databases, forms, clerical supplies, and medical supplies according to par levels.
Attend staff and committee meetings and record minutes as requested; prepare unit charges as appropriate.
Maintain confidential patient information and create, maintain, and terminate patient charts in accordance with Medical Records guidelines.
Ensure the integrity of medical records, including patient identification on all chart forms.
Obtain and file test results, lab reports, and treatment information in patient charts.
Update patient charts in GECE/IDX with discharge times, move them to EDDIS in a timely manner, and 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 wait 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 lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff.
Greet patients, families, and visitors entering the unit and provide non-clinical information such as directions, room locations, and assigned nurse identification.
Monitor patient and visitor movement at the nursing station, provide information that supports prompt patient care, and ensure the desk remains covered.

Benefits

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