Unit Secretary, Family Birthing Center

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

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 and prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner, while building confidence and cooperation with staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. The Unit Secretary follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety, and may orient new staff to the department or unit. The position is in the Family Birthing Center at Memorial Medical Center. It is per diem/casual, with a varied schedule, eight-hour day shifts, variable days of the week, and rotating weekends. The role is non-exempt and has 0 weekly hours listed. The posted pay range is $27.30–$38.22 per hour; actual starting pay may vary based on experience, education, skills, and other factors. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (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.
Well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized policies and procedures.
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 managing 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.
Perform clerical duties and prioritize information and requests in a timely manner.
Build confidence and cooperation with staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Follow 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 each patient's protected health information.