Unit Secretary - Behavioral Health (Inpatient Services)

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary for the new Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, a full-service hospital opening in early 2025 in Washington, D.C. This role supports the Behavioral Health Department with various administrative tasks while ensuring high-quality care in the community. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and an ability to maintain professionalism in a busy environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided, emphasizing career development opportunities.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; healthcare experience preferred.
• Previous administrative or secretarial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage front desk operations including phone communication and visitor greeting.
• Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate communication between staff and families.
• Assist with inventory management and support nurses with admissions and discharges.

Skills

Computer/keyboard skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities

Excellence customer service skills

Ability to communicate confidently and professionally

Ability to make sound judgments

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center

When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years! This teaching hospital will integrate clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration will establish a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports.

We are seeking an experienced Unit Secretary - Behavioral Health - Inpatient Services (PRN)

Our ideal candidate will meet the needs of the patient and support the Behavioral Health Department by providing a variety of administrative services. Manage front desk operations, including answering phones, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner. Coordinate communication between nursing staff, physicians, patients, and families. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence efficiently. Assist with inventory management by ordering supplies as needed for the unit. Support nurses by preparing charts for admissions and discharges. Monitor and maintain cleanliness of the work area to ensure a professional environment.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com/ or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Health care experience preferred
• Previous administrative or secretarial experience preferred

Skills:

• Computer/keyboard skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
• Excellence customer service skills
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with superiors, peers and customers
• Ability to make sound judgments

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