Unit Secretary

Northridge Hospital Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Unit Secretary, you will serve as a vital caregiver and the central hub, responsible for patient care processes across all age groups, from newborn to geriatric, within a designated timeframe. This role directly contributes to safe, therapeutic patient care by acting as the primary receptionist and secretary for the unit. Daily duties involve supporting safe patient care through multidisciplinary processes, coordinating unit activities, efficiently managing information flow, and assisting healthcare team members in delivering care. Success in this position requires strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to managing daily operations, and a commitment to providing safe, therapeutic care while collaborating effectively with the entire healthcare team.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED
• Minimum one (1) year of medical clerical duties in an acute care environment
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards and Patient's Bill of Rights.
• Receives and routes physicians' orders to appropriate areas under the direction of the Registered Nurse per policies and procedures.
• Confers with licensed personnel, assigned to the patient, to schedule patient's activities and tests.
• Performs clerical duties required to maintain the medical record.
• Documents and communicates all appropriate data/information to both intra/interdepartmental personnel.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment, maintenance and repair services and prepares related forms. Keeps stock and equipment inventories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees