Unit Secretary, Sed Surg Per diem Days

KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC.•Menifee, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY DEFINITION Under supervision, to perform a variety of clerical and reception duties in a medical and/or psychiatric treatment area in support of professional and other staff; and to do other work as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Incumbent in this class performs the journey level scope of clerical assignments in support of doctors, nurses and other staff in an assigned medical treatment area; serve as a mentor and resources for all Unit Secretaries and serve as liaison between Nurse Management and Unit Secretaries

Requirements

Completion of high school or equivalent. Specialized training in medical assisting or a closely related field preferred
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years experience as a Unit Secretary.
BLS through AHA
Successful completion of medical terminology course or passing score of 80% on medical terminology examination.
Knowledge of Hospital established policies quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Knowledge of Modern office practices and procedures including filing and operating standard office equipment.
Ability to Conduct mandatory in-services, training and orientation
Ability to Understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to Perform general clerical work and learn quickly the specific operations of a medical treatment unit.
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.
Ability to Work effectively under stress and in emergency relationships with the public and fellow employees
Ability to Work effectively under stress and in emergency situations
Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcomes.
Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.