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Unit Secretary

MedStar HealthWashington, DC, US
Full-time

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...Show more

Secretary I

SGI Global, LLCFalls Church, VA, USA
Full-time
Quick Apply

SGI Global is seeking a Secretary I to support the U.Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), International Affairs Program (IA), Division of Management Authority (DMA) in Falls Church, Virginia.The Secret...Show more

Secretary III

The Building PeopleWashington, DC, DC, US
Full-time

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a Lead Administrative Assistant.The primary role of is to coordinate requests for reservations and logistical support related to the Auditorium, me...Show more

Litigation Legal Secretary

R & W GroupWashington, DC, US
Full-time

Are you a litigation legal secretary? Would you like to join one of the top law firms in the US? If so, R & W Group has a fantastic new opportunity in DC! One of our favorite law firm clients is lo...Show more

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Executive Secretary Administrative Assistant

Five Stones Research CorporationAlexandria, Virginia, USA
Full-time

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) collecting resumes for upcoming proposal efforts supporting a Department of Defense customer in Alexandria, VA.We are seeking experienced professionals to jo...Show more

Secretary

TradeJobsWorkforce22203 Arlington, VA, US
Full-time

Secretary Job Requirements: Scheduling estimate appointments and drop off dates.Organizing and maintaining all physical and electronic files.Providing information to callers.Keeping track of all ne...Show more

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Medical Secretary

TradeJobsWorkForce22225 Arlington, VA, US
Full-time

Handle phone calls and take messages Schedule staff meetings, which may include reserving conference rooms and ordering food Prepare and traffic invoices, reports, and memos Schedule patient appoin...Show more

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Press Secretary

AFL-CIOWashington, DC, United States
Full-time
Quick Apply

Are you passionate about economic fairness and social justice? Do you want to improve the lives of working people.We are the largest federation of labor unions in the United States, and our team of...Show more

Legal Secretary

AkinWashington, DC, US
Full-time

AM to 5:30 PM, M-F, unless otherwise approved; additional hours as required.Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout t...Show more

Administrative Assistant

Vanda PharmaceuticalsWashington DC, District of Columbia, US
Full-time

Vanda seeks a highly motivated, well spoken, and extremely organized individual to manage a high volume of phone calls, greet and announce guests with the utmost professionalism, and perform a vari...Show more

Secretary II

BrightKey, IncWashington DC, DC, US
Full-time
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BrightKey is seeking a reliable candidate to fill a Secretary-II position in Washington, DC.As a Secretary II, you will be responsible for providing administrative duties in a warehouse environment....Show more

Administrative Assistant

Congressional SchoolFalls Church, VA, USA
Part-time
Quick Apply

Congressional School seeks an Administrative Assistant to work part-time in our Little School which is the main building for our students ages 6 weeks through 5 years.As the first point of contact ...Show more

Administrative Assistant

ChubbWashington, DC, US
Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION This position requires the ability to handle multiple priorities, anticipate needs, and independently handle tasks and decisions, working closely with administrative and marketing t...Show more

Executive Secretary (5439)

Three Saints Bay, LLCArlington, VA
Full-time

Ghostrock, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Executive Secretary.Provide executive-level administrative tasking by conducting ...Show more

Unit Secretary, SICU – Night Shift

Howard University HospitalWashington, DC, US
Full-time

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 Un...Show more

Administrative Consultant

Inter-American Development BankWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: April 20th, 2026.We improve lives The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to impr...Show more

Job Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Select MedicalAlexandria, VA, United States
Full-time +1

Schedule: PRN Compensation: $27 per hour.Inova Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill p...Show more

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Unit Secretary

Unit Secretary

MedStar HealthWashington, DC, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
About the Job

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

  • Acts as a receptionist on the unit and provides appropriate assistance to families and patients.
  • Transcribes doctor's orders and coordinates patient testing procedures and appointments with other departments.
  • Receives supplies nourishments check orders and places items in the appropriate storage areas.
  • Maintains and operates the unit's computer system and other communication systems (e.g. bulletin boards paging system intercom telephone etc.) transmits data for EKG's to Heart Station responds to requests in emergency situations as well as to call lights.
  • Maintains and controls medical records and assembles charts according to discharge procedures.
  • Submits charges for treatments and/or CSS supplies according to established procedures.
  • Check office equipment for maintenance and repair and requests needed services.
  • Performs inventory of stock levels of sterile/non sterile patient care and unit supplies and completes required records and prepares orders/credits for supplies.
  • Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.
  • Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Minimal 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

USD $21.72 - USD $21.72 /Hr.