ICU Unit Secretary: Care Team Admin & Scheduling

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support a patient care unit through reception, clerical tasks, and coordination of patient testing and admissions.

The role includes transcribing orders, maintaining medical records, and operating the unit’s computer and communication systems. Prior unit secretary experience in acute care is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED and completed training program required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Unit Secretary Training Program or equivalent in experience.
• 1-2 years experience as a unit secretary in an acute care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a receptionist on the unit and provides appropriate assistance to families and patients.
• Transcribes doctor’s orders and coordinates patient testing procedures and appointments with other departments.
• Receives supplies nourishments check orders and places items in the appropriate storage areas.
• Maintains and operates the unit's computer system and other communication systems and transmits data for EKGs to Heart Station.
• Maintains and controls medical records and assembles charts according to discharge procedures.
• Submits charges for treatments and/or CSS supplies according to established procedures.
• Check office equipment for maintenance and repair and requests needed services.

Skills

Medical terminology

Prioritization

Communication skills

Teamwork

Inventory systems

Education

High School Diploma

Unit Secretary Training Program

Tools

Heart Station

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support a patient care unit through reception, clerical tasks, and coordination of patient testing and admissions.

The role includes transcribing orders, maintaining medical records, and operating the unit’s computer and communication systems. Prior unit secretary experience in acute care is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED and completed training program required.