MedStar Health · 14 hours ago
Unit Secretary
Clinton, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18/hr - $29.74/hr
0+ years expMedStar Health is a healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Unit Secretary to perform secretarial, clerical, and receptionist support duties necessary for the operations of a patient care unit. The role involves coordinating patient data, assisting nursing staff, and managing communication within the unit.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Performs general secretarial and clerical responsibilities
Answers calls so that patient needs can be met in a timely fashion
Accurately notifies the appropriate nursing staff
Enters and coordinates computer data on all patients in the unit
Coordinate with other hospital departments such as radiology environmental services laboratories social services etc. to request and obtain supplies and services
Work with nursing staff to coordinate patient transfers to and from the unit or other facilities
Serve as the unit's communication person answering phone calls taking and relaying messages
Answer questions of visitors physicians or other departments in person or by phone
Greet and assist visitors and family members
Provide routine information regarding hospital and unit procedures
Initiate maintain and update patient charts inserting appropriate forms department reports consults etc
Rearrange order of charts for medical records when patient is discharged
Ensure that charts for transfer patients are copied prior to transfer to other facilities
Complete appropriate requisitions and/or charge slips and obtaining proper approvals
Access patient data for nursing and medical staff as needed
Maintains work area on nursing unit in a neat and orderly condition
Assists with orientation of new associates to the functioning of the nursing station
Performs other duties as required or directed
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention training within 6 months of hire required
Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Ability to read write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position
Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission values and commitment to compliance with all federal state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities
Exhibits professionalism courtesy and excellent customer service while interacting with patients guests and co-workers
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Knowledge of hospital information management systems
Strong knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to maintain constant mental alertness and the ability to withstand a high level of tension and stress
Ability to maintain concentration when subjected to frequent and varied interruptions and variable noise levels
Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in the resolution of problems encountered
Preferred
Associate's degree preferred
Less than 1 year 6 months unit secretary registration or medical records or related clerical experience in a health care setting preferred
Experience in an acute care setting preferred
Company
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (14)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29MKey Investors
American Medical AssociationAgency for Healthcare Research and QualityA. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation
2023-06-21Grant
2022-09-27Grant· $2M
2020-07-03Grant· $27M
Leadership Team
David Mayer
Executive Director MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety Quality and Safety CEO Patient Safety Mo
Recent News
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