Unit Secretary, Emergency Services

Title : Unit Secretary

Location : Long Beach, CA

Department : Emergency Services

Status : Full-Time

Shift : Nights (8hr)

Pay Range

• : $21.45 / hr - $23.20 / hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

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.