Unit Secretary - Behavioral Health (Inpatient Services)

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center seeks a Unit Secretary for its Behavioral Health department. The role involves overseeing front desk activities, maintaining patient records, and ensuring effective communication within the unit. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, preferably with healthcare and administrative experience, and exhibit strong computer skills and customer service orientation.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Health care experience preferred.
• Previous administrative or secretarial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and welcome visitors.
• Keep precise patient records and manage documentation.
• Support nurses by preparing charts for admissions and discharges.

Skills

Computer/keyboard skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Excellence in customer service

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Effective communication skills

Sound judgment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Unit Secretary - Behavioral Health (Inpatient Services)

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Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking an experienced Unit Secretary - Behavioral Health - Inpatient Services (Full Time-Evenings)

Our ideal candidate will meet the needs of the patient and support the Behavioral Health Department by providing a variety of administrative services. The Unit Secretary will oversee all front desk activities, which includes answering phone calls, welcoming visitors, and managing inquiries. The ideal candidate will keep precise patient records and make sure all necessary documents are completed promptly. They will facilitate effective communication between nursing staff, physicians, patients, and families, as well as efficiently manage incoming and outgoing correspondence. Additionally, the Unit Secretary will assist with inventory management by ordering supplies as required for the unit. Supporting nurses by preparing charts for admissions and discharges is also part of the role. Maintaining a clean and professional work environment is essential..

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.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 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
  
  

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Mental Health Care

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