Nursing Unit Administrative Assistant

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to provide clerical support within a nursing unit. The role ensures a timely, efficient, and organized workflow at the assigned station, coordinating with nurses and other staff to support patient care.

Responsibilities include greeting patients and visitors, handling calls and alarms, processing orders, maintaining charts, and supporting supply management.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read and write, with basic grammar and arithmetic.
• Experience in hospital or clerical settings preferred, including typing and computer use.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, visitors, and physicians; provide assistance and relay information.
• Answer calls, relay patient calls and alarms; page doctors when needed.
• Transmit orders to pharmacy or radiology; prepare MAR and downtime forms.
• Enter/update unit charges and fax physician orders as required.
• Maintain charts, organize patient records, and manage unit supplies and equipment.

Skills

Typing

Medical terminology

Clerical experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit secretary training program

Tools

MedConnect

Nurse Call system

Teletracking

PeopleSoft

Office Depot

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to provide clerical support within a nursing unit. The role ensures a timely, efficient, and organized workflow at the assigned station, coordinating with nurses and other staff to support patient care.

Responsibilities include greeting patients and visitors, handling calls and alarms, processing orders, maintaining charts, and supporting supply management.