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Unit Secretary, Nights, Med Surg General Surgery/Ortho

Howard University Hospital
locationWashington, DC, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Healthcare
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Unit Secretary: FT, Nights, 7:30 PM to 8 AM EOW - 5N General Surgery and Ortho

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Full-time Unit Secretary who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

The Unit Secretary:

  • Familiarity with basic medical terminology
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and set priorities
  • Flexibility and calmness are required in order to perform a variety of functions in a setting that may be stressful or change unexpectedly due to a patient's condition
  • Competence in both oral and written English and the ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills to relate to patients with varying degrees of illness, staff, and visitors
  • Exceptional customer service skills essential
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Computer aptitude and knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience:

  • High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
  • One year of secretarial experience, preferred
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Current American Heart Association BLS Certificate

At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

  • Work-life balance
  • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
  • Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)

COVID-19 Vaccination

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.

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