With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nations only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.
Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Unit Secretary in the Emergency Department who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. Coordinates the communications at the central desks in the Nursing Departments/Units and other locations as directed between the Nursing Departments/Units and all other hospital and clinical and non-clinical staff Departments and Units.
Creates and timely maintains patient charts and other records. Works in accordance with Department/Unit and Hospital policies and procedures.
As a Unit Secretary, you will have:
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and set priorities • Flexibility and calmness required in order to perform a variety of functions in a setting that may be stressful or change unexpectedly due to a patients condition • Competence in both oral and written English and the 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 • Exceptional customer service skills essential • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Computer aptitude and knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Qualifications:
• High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) • One year of secretarial experience preferred • Knowledge of Medical Terminology • Current American Heart Association BLS Certificate
Position Details:
Job Type: FTE Full-time 0.9 FTE Shift: M-F 11:30am-12:00pm (e/o weekend) Work Location: Washington D.C. Unit Department: Emergency Department CBA Code: 2094-09 Pay Range: $17.00-$27.20
At Howard University Hospital, our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:
• Work-life balance • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise • Competitive comprehensive benefit plans offered including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan • HRSA Loan Forgiveness available • COVID-19 Vaccination
Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and if offered may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.