What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary, 5N General Surgery/Ortho, Full Time Nights position at Howard University Hospital?
Job Description
Job Description
Unit Secretary : FT, Nights, 7 : 30 PM to 8 AM EOW - 5N General Surgery and Ortho
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 nation’s 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 Full-time Unit Secretary who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
The Unit Secretary :
- Familiarity with basic medical terminology
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and set priorities
- Flexibility and calmness are required in order to perform a variety of functions in a setting that may be stressful or change unexpectedly due to a patient's 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
Required Qualifications : Education and Experience :
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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.
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