Unit Secretary

About The Job

The incumbent in this position performs secretarial, clerical and receptionist support duties necessary for the operations of a patient care unit. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

• Acts as a receptionist on the unit and provides appropriate assistance to families and patients.
• Transcribes doctor's orders and coordinates patient testing procedures and appointments with other departments.
• Receives supplies, nourishments, check orders and places items in the appropriate storage areas.
• Maintains and operates the unit's computer system and other communication systems (e.g. bulletin boards, paging system, intercom, telephone, etc.), transmits data for EKGs to Heart Station, responds to requests in emergency situations and to call lights.
• Maintains and controls medical records and assembles charts according to discharge procedures.
• Submits charges for treatments and/or CSS supplies according to established procedures.
• Checks office equipment for maintenance and repair and requests needed services.
• Performs inventory of stock levels of sterile/non-sterile patient care and unit supplies, completes required records and prepares orders/credits for supplies.
• Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. These responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned and are not to be considered inclusive.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Unit Secretary Training Program or equivalent in experience required.

• 1-2 years' experience as a unit secretary, including experience in an acute care facility.

• Familiarity with basic medical terminology.
• Ability to set priorities and organize many functions at the same time for an entire unit.
• Flexibility and calmness required to perform a variety of functions in a setting that may be stressful or change unexpectedly due to a patient's condition.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to relate to patients with varying degrees of illness, staff and visitors.
• Desire to function as a member of a healthcare team.
• Ability to learn and use basic automated systems for inventory transmission of information and record keeping.

USD $21.72 – $21.72 /Hr.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Administrative

Hospitals and Health Care