Unit Secretary, Nursing

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides a variety of routine and specialized clerical and administrative duties in support of a nursing care unit. The role involves executing various clerical tasks and prioritizing information and requests in a timely manner. The Unit Secretary is expected to gain confidence and cooperation from staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers, and must adhere to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety. Responsibilities may also include orienting new staff to the department/unit. Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to the organization, empowering them to apply their passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
2 years of recent relevant experience
Knowledge of various medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment
Written and verbal communication skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to work independently as well as be part of a team, accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions

Responsibilities

Provides a variety of routine and specialized clerical and administrative duties in support of a nursing care unit
Executes a variety of clerical duties
Prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner
Gains confidence and cooperation from staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety
May also be responsible for orienting new staff to the department/unit
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI)
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
Works independently, exercises sound judgment, and utilizes developed administrative skills
Able to demonstrate competent job performance and effective communication