Unit Secretary

Job Description

UW Medical CenterNorthwest has an outstanding opportunity for anUnit Secretaryto join us on ourChildbirth Center.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 60% FTE / 48 hours every two weeks (4 - 12hr shifts)
• Day shift
  
  DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  Our unit is tailored specifically for critically ill badly injured or have had a complex surgery or procedure.
  
  PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Answers telephones using defined etiquette standards; routes calls and messages greets and directs visitors and offers assistance answers questions and follows through on inquiries facilitates and acts as a positive liaison between the unit and other departments
• Maintains office equipment inventories orders and restocks office supplies organizes work area in the unit station assists in maintaining a neat and organized work environment at unit nursing station
• Assists with patient admissions transfers and discharges assembles patient records demonstrates accuracy in transcription and order management enters transfers and discharges into the computer copies charts; prepares charts for Medical Records on discharge
• Reviews MD orders and submits orders to Lab Diagnostic Imaging prioritizes work and completes work in a timely manner; able to multi-task effectively
• Answers patient intercom system effectively; responds appropriately to patients needs and/or alerts/refers to other unit staff members assists with communication plan related to patients safety risks.
  
  REQUIREMENTS
  High School diploma or GED equivalent
  
  ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
  UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
  
  The UW Medical CenterNorthwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.
  
  Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
  
  ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
  UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.
  
  All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.
  
  Become part of our team.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.