Job Details: Unit Secretary

Company: Georgetown University Hospital – Come work for the most recognized academic teaching hospital in the nation's capital!

Description: The incumbent in this position performs secretarial, clerical and receptionist support duties necessary for the operations of a patient care unit.
Position Summary: The incumbent in this position performs secretarial, clerical and receptionist support duties necessary for the operations of a patient care unit. Transcribes doctors orders and coordinates patient testing, procedures and appointments with other departments. Maintains and operates the units 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 as well as to call lights.

Required Education/Training: High School graduate or GED. Ability to read and understand directions. Completion of a Unit Secretary Training Program or equivalent in experience.

Required Experience: One-year experience as a unit secretary preferred. Experience in an acute care facility desirable. Familiarity with basic medical terminology preferred. Ability to set priorities, flexibility and calmness required in order to perform a variety of functions in a setting which may be stressful or change unexpectedly due to a patients 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. Ability to learn and use basic automated systems for inventory transmission of information and record keeping.
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Posting Date: Jul 15 08