Unit Secretary

MemorialCare•Long Beach, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary provides clerical support functions to a specific patient care unit, while maintaining excellent customer service skills. This role works in conjunction with unit staff to organize and maintain the accurate accounting of all necessary data. In collaboration with the healthcare team, the Unit Secretary will coordinate and prioritize patient, physician and staff needs. The key essential job functions of this role include customer focus and patient experience, communication, and time management.

Requirements

1+ years of recent experience preferred as a Unit Secretary or Ward Clerk in a comparable size facility within the same or similar specialty area.
Proficient in Medical Terminology is favored.
Certificate of completion of a formal Unit Secretary program, CNA/EDT experience, or successful completion of one semester in an accredited RN program.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Completion of Medical Terminology class-preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs clerical skills to facilitate the accurate and efficient operation of the assigned unit
Files orders, reports and patient related information into charts in a timely manner
Manages the work environment in order to maintain a safe workplace and cost effective practice
Requests supplies to be ordered, prepares and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis.
Checks for completeness, accuracy and correctness of patients records.
Practices telephone etiquette when placing and answering calls for physicians, patient families and other departments
Maintains an organized nursing station, monitors for noise levels, ensures good workflow at the desk area.
Performs other duties as assigned.