Unit Secretary - Full Time, Evenings/Mid (Culver City) - 10503
About The Position
The Unit Secretary coordinates and performs a broad range of clerical support functions in a nursing unit. Duties include reception, inventory and ordering of unit supplies, collecting and compiling patient data, and assembling and organizing medical records. The role coordinates and assists with patient access, nursing, and case management during patient admission and discharge processes. The Unit Secretary provides clerical support, communication, and equipment and supply inventory management to support effective unit operations. The position also ensures patient call lights are answered promptly, maintains HIPAA compliance, and keeps the work area clean, organized, and uncluttered.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
- AHA Basic Life Support.
- Understanding of basic medical terminology.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Computer literacy and proficiency.
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City Employees only.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Prepare correspondence, documents, forms, reports, and ad hoc projects accurately and in a timely manner.
- Establish and maintain effective filing systems.
- Provide departmental telephone and reception coverage.
- Complete additional clerical duties as assigned.
- Ensure patient call lights are answered in a timely manner.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance.
- Coordinate documentation, data, and information for the shift using applicable computer and office systems and procedures.
- Maintain appropriate supply inventory and ensure equipment functions properly.
- Keep the work area clean, uncluttered, and organized.
- Coordinate and assist with patient access, nursing, and case management during admissions and discharges.
- Collect and compile patient data and assemble and organize medical records.
- Demonstrate caring behaviors, take ownership of work, and use appropriate independent judgment and decision-making.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
