ER Unit Secretary: Coordinate Care & Records

Palomar Health; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Poway, CA seeks an ER Unit Clerk to coordinate patient flow and maintain medical records. This role transcribes orders, answers call lights, and supports communication between the care team and facilities.

Responsibilities include facilitating transfers, handling unit communications, and ensuring adherence to policies. English proficiency and basic office software skills are required; healthcare environment experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience.
• Related vocational education is preferred.
• 0–6 months of experience is typical; 6–12 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit-based activities for a group of patients.
• Maintain current medical records and order entry for unit patients.
• Transcribe doctor orders, answer call lights, and communicate with healthcare providers.

Skills

English proficiency

Team communication

Keyboarding

Education

High School Diploma

Related vocational education

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

Powerpoint

Internet

Email

Job description

Palomar Health in Poway, CA seeks an ER Unit Clerk to coordinate patient flow and maintain medical records. This role transcribes orders, answers call lights, and supports communication between the care team and facilities.

Responsibilities include facilitating transfers, handling unit communications, and ensuring adherence to policies. English proficiency and basic office software skills are required; healthcare environment experience is helpful.