Description
Join MedStar Washington Hospital Center as a Per Diem Unit Secretary in the Float Pool department. This opportunity is great for someone who is looking to join MedStar Health with minimal experience! This opportunity allows you to have a flexible schedule while gaining experience in all the different units of the hospital. The shifts rotate between the following shifts: 7a-3p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a, 7a-7p, 7p-7a. 7p-7a with rotating weekend. This position performs secretarial, clerical and receptionist support duties necessary for the operations of a patient care unit.
Primary Duties
Performs general secretarial and clerical responsibilities.
Enters and coordinates computer data on all patients in the unit.
Coordinate with other hospital departments 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.
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.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED, Required.
Minimum 6 months hospital or clerical experience demonstrating good working familiarity with typing/computer keyboarding and medical terminology familiarity, Required.
Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar, and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
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