Unit SecretaryPosted: October 25, 2009
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 Hospitals philosophy, policies, procedures and standards. Required Education/Training:High School graduate or the equivalent (GED). Completion of a Unit Secretary Training Program or equivalent in experience. Required Experience:One-year experience as a unit secretary preferred. Experience in an acute care facility desirable. 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 patients 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. Please refer to job code 557749 when responding to this ad.
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