Secretary Support Assistant
About The Position
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. One Community. One Mission. One California Job Summary and Responsibilities Performs clerical duties, coordinates departmental communication, and assists with departmental and selected patient care related activities. This position interacts with personnel of all ages. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Processes and documents information Communicates information thoroughly and gives concise report at change of shift. Communicates appropriate information to all members of the healthcare team. Writes neatly and legibly. Inputs data into the computer accurately. Accuracy in processing of physician orders.
Requirements
- Clear understanding of office procedures
- Good writing and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED, upon hire
- Prior experience as a Unit Secretary in anacute care setting preferred, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
- Course in medical terminology
- Completion of a Unit Secretary training program preferred
- Ability to type 35 wpm and have technical skills with word processing
Responsibilities
- Performs clerical duties
- Coordinates departmental communication
- Assists with departmental and selected patient care related activities
- Processes and documents information
- Communicates information thoroughly and gives concise report at change of shift
- Communicates appropriate information to all members of the healthcare team
- Writes neatly and legibly
- Inputs data into the computer accurately
- Accuracy in processing of physician orders
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
