Unit Secretary, Nursing

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary, Nursing provides a variety of routine and specialized clerical and administrative duties to support a nursing care unit. This role involves executing various clerical tasks, prioritizing information and requests efficiently, and fostering cooperation among staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. The secretary must adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety. Additionally, the position may include orienting new staff members to the department or unit.

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 prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as be part of a team, accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI)
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and utilize developed administrative skills
Able to demonstrate competent job performance and effective communication

Responsibilities

Provide a variety of routine and specialized clerical and administrative duties in support of a nursing care unit
Execute a variety of clerical duties
Prioritize information and requests in a timely manner
Gain confidence and cooperation from staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers
Adhere to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety
Orient new staff to the department/unit (May also be responsible for)
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Work independently as well as be part of a team, accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
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
Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and utilize developed administrative skills
Demonstrate competent job performance and effective communication