Unit Secretary, Nights, Med Surg General Surgery/Ortho
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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