Unit Secretary - Weekends

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to join the Nursing Administration team. This role will be part-time , every weekend, Day shifts. Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement : Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities. Unit Secretary Responsibilities: Performs a variety of clerical activities and unit specific work to support efficient department operations; Maintains and updates physician and lab databases; Maintains forms and clerical supplies and ensures maintenance of medical supplies based on par levels. Prepares unit charges as appropriate for specific unit needs. Provides support to ensure effective maintenance of confidential patient information; Creates, maintains, and terminates patient charts in compliance with Medical Records guidelines; Ensures the integrity of the medical record, including patient identification on all chart forms. Runs and distributes EPIC reports as requested by leader. Facilitates the movement of patients into and out of unit and keeps the Charge nurse informed of patients to be admitted or transferred; Coordinates with nurses, patient transport and admission personnel regarding admissions and transfers; Schedules diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff. Greets patients, families and visitors as they enter the unit. Monitors patient and visitor movements at the nursing station and provide information to facilitate prompt patient care; Healthcare and previous EPIC experience. We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.