Unit Secretary, Telemetry

Sutter Health • Antioch, CA

1d • $31 - $38

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical Center Position Overview: The Surgery Unit Secretary functions as an integral member of the patient care team under the direction of the Charge Nurse and the supervision of the Clinical Operations Supervisor and Assistant Director OR/GI. S/he provides secretarial and clerical support to ensure continuity of care for all patients cared for in Perioperative Services.The staff member in this position must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and customer service skills at all time. Job Description : EDUCATION Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience Associate's: Business College or AA degree preferred PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN: Minimum (recent) 6 months pertinent experience in an acute-care hospital setting. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Medical terminology Thorough understanding of surgical and procedural terminology Windows-based computer applications Keyboard skills - typing @ 35 wpm Computerized scheduling system Microsoft Office (Excel,Word, Outlook) Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette Ability to spell accurately Ability to work cooperatively with others and adjust to changing work situations. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Strong ability to handle detail-oriented work, organize, prioritize and make decisions within defined boundaries and using appropriate resources as needed. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Varied Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend Benefits: No Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 12 Employee Status: Short Hour Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $30.61 to $38.43 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
• Medical terminology
• Thorough understanding of surgical and procedural terminology
• Windows-based computer applications
• Keyboard skills - typing @ 35 wpm
• Computerized scheduling system
• Microsoft Office (Excel,Word, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette
• Ability to spell accurately
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and adjust to changing work situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
• Strong ability to handle detail-oriented work, organize, prioritize and make decisions within defined boundaries and using appropriate resources as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's: Business College or AA degree preferred
• Minimum (recent) 6 months pertinent experience in an acute-care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• The Surgery Unit Secretary functions as an integral member of the patient care team
• Provides secretarial and clerical support to ensure continuity of care for all patients cared for in Perioperative Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees