Unit Secretary - Part-time - Night

Inova•Fairfax, VA

21h

About The Position

The Unit Secretary provides clerical and administrative support to a hospital unit, ensuring smooth communication and coordination among patients, families, and healthcare staff. We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Requirements

Basic Life Support certification if also works as Clinical Tech
None Required Licensure
None Required Experience
High School diploma or equivalent Education

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of clerical activities and unit-specific work to support department operations.
Answers phones and directs calls to appropriate staff.
Greets patients, families, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
Maintains and organizes patient charts and unit records.
Relays messages between nursing staff, physicians, and other departments.
Assists with scheduling tests, procedures, and appointments.
Notifies staff of patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Enters patient information into electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Prepares and files forms, reports, and other documents.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times.
Monitors and orders office and unit supplies as needed.
Ensures forms, labels, and other materials are stocked and accessible.
Schedules diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff.
May perform additional duties as assigned.