Emergency Room Unit Secretary - Night Per Diem

Hollywood Presbyterian; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a per diem Unit Secretary for the Emergency Services department. The role performs clerical duties to maintain accurate medical records, transcribes orders, and coordinates admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring charts are current and legible.

Responsibilities include handling phone calls, scheduling tests, managing supplies, responding to patient call lights, and adhering to safety and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and approved abbreviations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records and transcribe physician orders with legibility.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges and deaths; notify team of STAT orders.
• Receive and transfer department calls; take precise messages.
• Schedule tests and procedures; document changes and inform nursing staff.
• Ensure stock inventory; process requisitions for supplies and equipment.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and refer needs to appropriate staff.
• Adhere to emergency procedures and respect patient privacy and dignity.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Union environment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a per diem Unit Secretary for the Emergency Services department. The role performs clerical duties to maintain accurate medical records, transcribes orders, and coordinates admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring charts are current and legible.

Responsibilities include handling phone calls, scheduling tests, managing supplies, responding to patient call lights, and adhering to safety and privacy standards.