About the position
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center - Opening in 2025! When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years! This teaching hospital will integrate clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration will establish a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports. We are seeking an experienced Unit Secretary - Behavioral Health - Inpatient Services (Full Time-Days). Our ideal candidate will meet the needs of the patient and support the Behavioral Health Department by providing a variety of administrative services. The Unit Secretary will oversee all front desk activities, which includes answering phone calls, welcoming visitors, and managing inquiries. The ideal candidate will keep precise patient records and make sure all necessary documents are completed promptly. They will facilitate effective communication between nursing staff, physicians, patients, and families, as well as efficiently manage incoming and outgoing correspondence. Additionally, the Unit Secretary will assist with inventory management by ordering supplies as required for the unit. Supporting nurses by preparing charts for admissions and discharges is also part of the role. Maintaining a clean and professional work environment is essential.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all front desk activities including answering phone calls and welcoming visitors.
- Manage inquiries and facilitate effective communication between nursing staff, physicians, patients, and families.
- Keep precise patient records and ensure all necessary documents are completed promptly.
- Efficiently manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Assist with inventory management by ordering supplies as required for the unit.
- Prepare charts for admissions and discharges to support nurses.
- Maintain a clean and professional work environment.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Health care experience preferred.
- Previous administrative or secretarial experience preferred.
- Computer/keyboard skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities.
- Excellence in customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with superiors, peers, and customers.
- Ability to make sound judgments.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.
