Unit Secretary - Labor & Delivery

UHS • Washington, DC

7d

About The Position

Our ideal candidate will ensure that the Labor and Delivery 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees