Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified
Description
General Summary of Position
The incumbent in this position performs secretarial, clerical and receptionist support duties necessary for the operations of a patient care unit. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required or
- the equivalent (GED). required and
- Completion of a Unit Secretary Training Program or equivalent in experience. required
Experience
- 1-2 years Experience as a unit secretary, including experience in an acute care facility. preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Familiarity with basic medical terminology preferred.
- Ability to set priorities and organize many functions at the same time for an entire unit.
- Flexibility and calmness required in order to perform a variety of functions in a setting which may be stressful or change unexpectedly due to a patient's condition.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills to relate to patients with varying degrees of illness, staff and visitors.
- Must have the desire to function as a member of a healthcare team.
- Ability to learn and use basic automated systems for inventory, transmission of information and record keeping.
This position has a hiring range of $20.49 - $20.51
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