Patient Care Unit Secretary & Communications Coordinator

MedStar Health; Clinton (MD); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 41 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

MedStar Health is seeking a unit secretary to provide secretarial, clerical, and receptionist support for a patient care unit. Tasks include data entry for patients, coordinating with multiple departments, and assisting with patient transfers and chart management.

The role requires strong English communication, confidentiality, and familiarity with hospital information systems, with priority given to those with acute care experience. The position is on-site with competitive hourly pay.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention training within 6 months of hire.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Less than 1 year (6 months) unit secretary/medical records/clerical experience in health care setting preferred.
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to perform essential duties.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of hospital information management systems.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain concentration and withstand interruptions and noise.

Responsabilidades

• Performs general secretarial and clerical responsibilities.
• Answers calls to meet patient needs promptly.
• Notifies nursing staff accurately.
• Enters and coordinates computer data for all patients in the unit.
• Coordinates with radiology, environmental services, laboratories, and social services to obtain supplies and services.
• Assists with patient transfers to and from the unit or other facilities.
• Acts as the unit's communication point by answering calls and relaying messages.
• Gives visitors and family members information and directions.
• Provides routine information on hospital and unit procedures.
• Initiates and updates patient charts with forms, reports, and consults.
• Rearranges chart order for medical records when patients are discharged.
• Copies charts for transfer patients prior to transfer.
• Completes requisitions/charge slips with proper approvals.
• Accesses patient data for nursing/medical staff as needed.
• Keeps the nursing unit tidy and orderly.
• Assists with orientation of new associates to the unit.
• Performs other duties as required.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

English communication

Medical terminology

Patient confidentiality

Hospital information systems

Professionalism

Adaptability

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Crisis Prevention Intervention training

Associate's degree preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

MedStar Health is seeking a unit secretary to provide secretarial, clerical, and receptionist support for a patient care unit. Tasks include data entry for patients, coordinating with multiple departments, and assisting with patient transfers and chart management.

The role requires strong English communication, confidentiality, and familiarity with hospital information systems, with priority given to those with acute care experience. The position is on-site with competitive hourly pay.