UNIT SECRETARY

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Behavioral Health Med-Surg Unit in Seattle. The role offers a variable shift schedule (days/evenings) and involves answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting with admissions and chart preparation.

Primary duties include maintaining orderly unit operations, processing orders to Lab and Imaging, and supporting patient safety communications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong telephone etiquette and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a clinical support environment.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones using defined etiquette standards; routes calls and messages, greets and directs visitors and offers assistance, acts as liaison.
• Maintains office equipment, inventories, orders, and restocks supplies; keeps unit nursing station organized.
• Assists with patient admissions, transfers and discharges; prepares and files charts for Medical Records.
• Reviews orders and submits to Lab/Imaging; prioritizes tasks to complete work timely.
• Responds to patient intercom and supports communication for patient safety.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Multitasking

Organization

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

UW Medical Center–Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for an Unit Secretary to join us on our Behavioral Health Med-Surg Unit.

WORK SCHEDULE

Variable shift (Days/Evenings)

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Our unit is tailored specifically for critically ill, badly injured, or have had a complex surgery or procedure.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers telephones using defined etiquette standards; routes calls and messages, greets and directs visitors and offers assistance, answers questions and follows through on inquiries, facilitates and acts as a positive liaison between the unit and other departments
• Maintains office equipment, inventories, orders, and restocks office supplies, organizes work area in the unit station, assists in maintaining a neat and organized work environment at unit nursing station
• Assists with patient admissions, transfers and discharges, assembles patient records, demonstrates accuracy in transcription and order management, enters transfers and discharges into the computer, copies charts; prepares charts for Medical Records on discharge
• Reviews MD orders and submits orders to Lab, Diagnostic Imaging, prioritizes work and completes work in a timely manner; able to multi-task effectively
• Answers patient intercom system effectively; responds appropriately to patient’s needs and/or alerts/refers to other unit staff members, assists with communication plan related to patients’ safety risks.

REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED equivalent

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$24.81 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$36.06 hourly

Other Compensation:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

University of Washington Medical Center

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UW Medicine is an integrated health system focused on improving public health through exceptional patient care, innovative research, and comprehensive education across multiple states.

Jan 2023

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Seattle, WA, US