Unit Secretary, Family Birthing Center

Sutter Health • Modesto, CA

4d • $27 - $38

About The Position

The Unit Secretary provides routine and specialized clerical and administrative support to a nursing care unit. The role carries out clerical duties, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner, and builds confidence and cooperation with staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. The Unit Secretary follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety. The role may also include orienting new staff to the department or unit. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of recent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment.
• Written and verbal communication skills for communicating with team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
• Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments, follow standardized policies and procedures, and meet deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
• Ability to interpret data and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and use developed administrative skills.
• Ability to demonstrate competent job performance and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and specialized clerical and administrative support to a nursing care unit.
• Carry out clerical duties and prioritize information and requests in a timely manner.
• Gain the confidence and cooperation of staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Adhere to applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.
• May orient new staff to the department or unit.
• Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED