Unit Secretary ER Per Diem Days

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

16d•$31 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary provides clerical support and services tailored to the assigned unit, delivering high-quality service to patients and staff. The position reports to the Director and supports the Emergency Department. The role is per diem, on the day shift, with 12-hour shifts and varied weekly or bi-weekly hours of 12 or 24 hours (0.3 FTE). The Unit Secretary maintains accurate and current medical records, supports unit communications and patient-flow processes, coordinates tests and procedures, and helps ensure supplies are available. The position also responds to patient call lights, follows emergency procedures, respects patient rights and privacy, and applies age-specific care knowledge for adult and geriatric patients. The role requires adherence to Universal Precautions, department and union scheduling guidelines, and required orientation and ongoing training.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in a union environment.
Knowledge of medical terminology, approved abbreviations, and symbols.
Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required within 30 days of employment.
BLS card required.
ARC required within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of recent Unit Secretary experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical duties to maintain accurate, current medical-record information.
Transcribe physician orders; maintain charts in chronological order; ensure information is current, correct, and legible; notify team members of STAT orders; and place identifying patient information in the appropriate location.
Perform clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths.
Receive and transfer phone calls within the department and take accurate messages.
Schedule tests and procedures with other departments, document them appropriately, and notify the nurse of schedule changes.
Maintain an adequate and accurate inventory of stock supplies and process requisitions for supplies and equipment.
Respond promptly to patient call lights and refer patient needs to appropriate staff.
Respond appropriately in emergencies and follow established emergency procedures and practices.
Communicate and follow the organizational chain of command when notifying others of patient care or service issues, when appropriate.
Respect and maintain patient rights, privacy, and dignity when providing service.
Demonstrate age-specific care knowledge for adult and geriatric patients, including recognizing when additional safety measures are needed, understanding physiological normal values or readings, assessing relevant risks and patient characteristics, and communicating clearly and appropriately.
Practice Universal Precautions.
Follow department and union guidelines for floating, call-offs, and other scheduling practices.
Attend and successfully complete general and departmental orientation, in-service programs, and annual mandatory updates.