Nursing Unit Administrative Coordinator

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC, is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical support on a nursing unit, ensuring smooth operations and timely information flow. You will greet patients and staff, handle calls and alarms, transcribe orders, and maintain charting and supplies.

The role requires basic typing, medical terminology familiarity, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments. Strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Possibly up to 1 year of technical or specialized unit secretary training.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, visitors, and physicians and provide assistance.
• Answer and relay calls and alarms; assist with patient calls and downtime procedures.
• Transcribe orders and prepare MAR; support downtime processes.
• Enter/update unit charges and fax orders to appropriate areas.
• Maintain unit supplies and help orient new staff.

Skills

Typing / keyboarding

Medical terminology

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit secretary training program

Tools

MedConnect

Nurse Call system

Teletracking

PeopleSoft

Office Depot

Job description

MedStar Health in Washington, DC, is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical support on a nursing unit, ensuring smooth operations and timely information flow. You will greet patients and staff, handle calls and alarms, transcribe orders, and maintain charting and supplies.

The role requires basic typing, medical terminology familiarity, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments. Strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential in a busy hospital setting.