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:

• 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

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)

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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