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 in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence.

Coordinates the communications at the central desks in the Nursing Departments/Units and other locations as directed between the Nursing Departments/Units, and all other hospital and clinical and non-clinical staff, Departments and Units.  Creates and timely maintains patient charts and other records.  Works in accordance with Department/Unit and Hospital policies and procedures.

As a Unit Secretary, you will have:

• Familiarity with basic medical terminology
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Flexibility and calmness 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. 

Qualifications include: 

• 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

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Fulltime, 0.9 FTE
• Shift: M-F 7:30pm-8:00am, e/o weekend
• Work Location: Washington, D.C.
• Unit/Department: Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• CBA Code: 2094-09
• Pay Range: $17.00-$27.20

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)
HRSA Loan Forgiveness available

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.