What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary, NICU, Days position at Howard University Hospital?
Job Description
Job Description
Unit Secretary : FT, DAYS 7 : 30 am to 8 pm with every other weekend required - NICU Department
Pay Range : $17.00 - $27.20 / hr (actual offer rates are based upon the applicants relevant job experience pertaining to the role)
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 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 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 :
At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering :
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.
Salary : $17 - $27
