Pediatric Unit Communications Specialist

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Unit Communications Associate for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to coordinate unit communications and deliver compassionate service to patients, families and staff.

You will greet visitors, answer calls, update information boards, assist with admissions and discharges, and maintain patient care records in accordance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; an associate degree or some college preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in a healthcare environment.
• Proficiency in basic MS Word and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, families and staff in a friendly, professional manner.
• Answer telephone calls and relay messages accurately and promptly.
• Maintain unit communication boards and assist with admissions, discharges and bed status.
• Assist in mail distribution and patient care-related clerical tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow hospital policies.

Skills

MS Word

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic mathematics

Legible handwriting

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or some college

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Unit Communications Associate for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to coordinate unit communications and deliver compassionate service to patients, families and staff.

You will greet visitors, answer calls, update information boards, assist with admissions and discharges, and maintain patient care records in accordance with hospital policies.