Unit Secretary - Pediatric Emergency

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

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is seeking a Part-Time Unit Secretary for the Pediatric Emergency Department. The role involves managing front desk operations, maintaining patient records, and ensuring efficient communication among staff and families. Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to high-quality care in the community.

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

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage front desk operations, including answering phones and greeting visitors.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure timely documentation.
• Coordinate communication between nursing staff, physicians, patients, and families.

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

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 Unit Secretary - Pediatric Emergency (Part Time - Nights)

Our ideal candidate will meet the needs of the patient, and support the Pediatric Emergency Department by providing a variety of administrative services. The Unit Secretary will manage the front desk operations, including answering phones, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries. This candidate will maintain accurate patient records and ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner. The Unit Secretary will coordinate communication between nursing staff, physicians, patients, and families and handle incoming and outgoing correspondence efficiently. The incumbent will assist with inventory management by ordering supplies as needed for the unit and 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.

Headquarters 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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