University of Maryland Medical System ยท 1 day ago
Unit Secretary, Telemetry, Evenings
University of Maryland Medical System is a nationally recognized academic medical center offering a dynamic work environment. The Unit Secretary will coordinate communications, record keeping, and administrative activities within a patient care unit to enhance patient care.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, coordinate the communications, record keeping and administrative activities within a patient care unit
Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives
Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety
Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority
Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma equivalent (GED)
Six months general office experience
Ability to perform duties of a clerical nature, including filing, photocopying and basic keyboard skills
Ability to use computer systems in order to access and manage patient data
Ability to demonstrate courteous phone etiquette
Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously, and function in stressful situations
Highly effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills are required to effectively interact with patients, families, nurses and other staff
Demonstrates a professional and customer-oriented appearance and demeanor at all times
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient data (verbal, written, electronic)
Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives
Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety
Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority
Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge
Preferred
Experience in a patient care or service setting
Benefits
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Company
University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization.
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2023-06-30
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