Unit Secretary,Emergency Services Job Long Beach area,California USA,Healthcare

Title

Unit Secretary

Location

Long Beach, CA

Department

Emergency Services

Status

Part-Time

Shift

Nights (8hr)

Pay Range

$21.45/hr - $23.20/hr

Position Summary

The Unit Secretary provides clerical support functions to a specific patient care unit, while maintaining excellent customer service skills. This role works in conjunction with unit staff to organize and maintain the accurate accounting of all necessary data. In collaboration with the healthcare team, the Unit Secretary will coordinate and prioritize patient, physician and staff needs. The key essential job functions of this role include customer focus and patient experience, communication, and time management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Performs clerical skills to facilitate the accurate and efficient operation of the assigned unit

Files orders, reports and patient related information into charts in a timely manner

Manages the work environment in order to maintain a safe workplace and cost effective practice

Requests supplies to be ordered, prepares and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis

Checks for completeness, accuracy and correctness of patients records

Practices telephone etiquette when placing and answering calls for physicians, patient families and other departments

Maintains an organized nursing station, monitors for noise levels, ensures good workflow at the desk area

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements Qualifications/Work Experience

1+ years of recent experience preferred as a Unit Secretary or Ward Clerk in a comparable size facility within the same or similar specialty area
Proficient in Medical Terminology is favored

Education/Licensure/Certification

Certificate of completion of a formal Unit Secretary program, CNA/EDT experience, or successful completion of one semester in an accredited RN program
Bachelors degree preferred
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification
Completion of Medical Terminology class-preferred

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