ER Unit Secretary: Admin & Communication Lead

Huntington Beach Hospital; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Beach Hospital in Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. The role focuses on facilitating communication, transcribing orders, and preparing ER records.

Daily charting and supply orders are part of the duties, with occasional support for nursing staff in indirect patient care. Qualifications include a high school diploma, basic medical terminology, and current BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required for all new hires.
• Medical terminology recommended.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintained.
• Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) within 6 months of hire and maintained.
• Experience using computers for word processing and database management preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Secretary supports the Department by facilitating communication.
• Transcribes physician orders and documents with nursing staff signatures.
• Prepares and files ER records and assists with daily charting.
• Orders supplies for the unit and maintains patient charts.
• Assists nursing staff with indirect patient care as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate

Tools

Word processing

Database management

Job description

Huntington Beach Hospital in Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. The role focuses on facilitating communication, transcribing orders, and preparing ER records.

Daily charting and supply orders are part of the duties, with occasional support for nursing staff in indirect patient care. Qualifications include a high school diploma, basic medical terminology, and current BLS.