Unit Secretary

CommonSpirit Health • Northridge, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Unit Secretary, you will be a vital caregiver and the central hub, assuming responsibility for patient care processes from newborn to geriatric for a designated time frame. You will directly contribute to safe, therapeutic patient care while serving as the primary receptionist and secretary. Every day, you will support safe patient care through multidisciplinary processes and coordinating unit activities. You will efficiently manage information flow and assist healthcare team members in delivering care across all patient age groups. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to managing day-to-day operations, and a commitment to providing safe, therapeutic care while working effectively with the entire healthcare team. Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards and Patient's Bill of Rights.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Minimum one (1) year of medical clerical duties in an acute care environment required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) required.
• Fire Safety (within 90 Days from start date) required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and routes physicians' orders to appropriate areas under the direction of the Registered Nurse per policies and procedures.
• Confers with licensed personnel assigned to the patient to schedule the patient's activities and tests.
• Performs clerical duties required to maintain the medical record.
• Documents and communicates all appropriate data/information to both intra/interdepartmental personnel.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and prepares related forms.
• Keeps stock and equipment inventories.

What This Job Offers

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