MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute-care teaching and research hospital with 609 beds located in Northwest Washington, D.C. Founded in the Jesuit principle of cura personalis—caring for the whole person—MedStar Georgetown is committed to offering a variety of innovative diagnostic and treatment options within a trusting and compassionate environment.

MedStar Georgetown’s centers of excellence include neurosciences, transplant, cancer and gastroenterology. Along with Magnet® nurses, internationally recognized physicians, advanced research and cutting-edge technologies, MedStar Georgetown’s healthcare professionals have a reputation for medical excellence and leadership.

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.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or the equivalent (GED).
• Completion of a Unit Secretary Training Program or equivalent in 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 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.