Unit Secretary – Medical Specialty (Part-Time, Day Shift)

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matches 5% starting day

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Student loan assistance up to $10,000

Mental health support sessions

Paid time off and flexible schedules

Descripción de la vacante

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to support the Medical Specialty team. This part-time 12-hour Day shift role requires 24 hours per week, with two weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule and holiday coverage.

Inova is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Northern Virginia, renowned for safety, quality, and patient experience. The position offers robust benefits and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Formación

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification preferred if also works as a Clinical Technician.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Performs a variety of clerical activities and unit specific work to support efficient department operations; Copies and faxes records and other information as needed.
• Maintains and updates physician and lab databases; Maintains forms and clerical supplies and ensures maintenance of medical supplies based on par levels.
• Attend staff and committee meetings and records minutes as requested; Prepares unit charges as appropriate for specific unit needs.
• Provides support to ensure effective maintenance of confidential patient information; Creates, maintains, and terminates patient charts in compliance with Medical Records guidelines; Ensures the integrity of the medical record, including patient identification on all chart forms.
• Obtains and files test results, lab reports and treatment in charts; Update patient charts in GECE/IDX with the time of discharge and moves them to EDDIS in a timely manner; Runs and distributes EPIC reports as requested by leader.
• Assists in answering call bells and communicating specific patient needs to staff; Triages and escalates patient issues to next care provider if time exceeds 5 minutes or sooner as appropriate.
• Facilitates the movement of patients into and out of unit and keeps the Charge nurse informed of patients to be admitted or transferred; Coordinates with nurses, patient transport and admission personnel regarding admissions and transfers; Schedules diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff.
• Greets patients, families and visitors as they enter the unit. Provides non-clinical information to patients, family members, visitors, staff, and physicians; Monitors patient and visitor movements at the nursing station and provide information to facilitate prompt patient care; Ensures that the desk always remains covered.

Conocimientos

Clerical skills

Customer service

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

EPIC EMR

Descripción del empleo

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to support the Medical Specialty team. This part-time 12-hour Day shift role requires 24 hours per week, with two weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule and holiday coverage.

Inova is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Northern Virginia, renowned for safety, quality, and patient experience. The position offers robust benefits and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.