ER Nursing Unit Secretary, Patient Care & Records

Palomar UC San Diego Health; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Poway, CA seeks a part-time Nursing Unit Secretary to support the Emergency Room team. The role focuses on coordinating unit activities, updating medical records, transcribing orders, and handling patient calls, while liaising with physicians and nursing staff to ensure smooth care delivery.

Strong English communication, basic computer skills, and familiarity with MS Office are required; CPI certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience
• Preferred Education: Related vocational education
• Minimum Experience: 0–6 months

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit-based activities for a group of patients
• Maintain medical records and order entry for unit patients
• Transcribe doctor's orders and answer patient call lights
• Answer telephones and communicate with healthcare providers
• Coordinate patient transfers and support patient flow

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Palomar Health in Poway, CA seeks a part-time Nursing Unit Secretary to support the Emergency Room team. The role focuses on coordinating unit activities, updating medical records, transcribing orders, and handling patient calls, while liaising with physicians and nursing staff to ensure smooth care delivery.

Strong English communication, basic computer skills, and familiarity with MS Office are required; CPI certification is preferred.