Emergency Unit Secretary - Per Diem

Hollywood Presbyterian; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Unit Secretary to support the Emergency Services department in Los Angeles, CA. The role emphasizes accurate medical record maintenance, transcription of orders, and coordinating admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient communication.

The candidate should have a High School diploma, strong communication skills, and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifikationen

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, approved abbreviations and symbols.

Aufgaben

• Performs clerical duties to maintain accurate, up-to-date medical record information.
• Transcribes physician orders, maintains charts in neat chronological order, notifies team members of STAT orders, and places identifying patient information in appropriate location.
• Performs clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges and deaths.
• Receives/transfers phone calls within the department and takes accurate messages.
• Schedules tests and procedures with other departments and documents appropriately.
• Ensures inventory of stock supplies and processes requisitions for supplies and equipment.
• Responds promptly to patient call lights and refers patient needs to appropriate staff.
• Follows emergency procedures and maintains appropriate behavior in emergency situations.
• Maintains patient privacy and dignity in all services.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Medical terminology

Abbreviations and symbols

Union environment

Ausbildung

High school graduate

Jobbeschreibung

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Unit Secretary to support the Emergency Services department in Los Angeles, CA. The role emphasizes accurate medical record maintenance, transcription of orders, and coordinating admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient communication.

The candidate should have a High School diploma, strong communication skills, and knowledge of medical terminology.