ER Unit Secretary: Fast-Paced Admin & Communication

Rady Children's Health Orange County (CHOC); Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Huntington Beach Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the Emergency Room team. The role involves facilitating communication, transcribing physician orders, and preparing patient records with accuracy.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and current BLS certification within 6 months of hire; experience with computers for word processing is preferred. Joint Commission-accredited facility with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
• Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
• Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physician orders from records, with notation and signature by nursing staff.
• Prepares and compiles records for the Emergency Room.
• Orders supplies for the unit and maintains each patient’s chart with necessary forms.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Huntington Beach Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the Emergency Room team. The role involves facilitating communication, transcribing physician orders, and preparing patient records with accuracy.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and current BLS certification within 6 months of hire; experience with computers for word processing is preferred. Joint Commission-accredited facility with comprehensive benefits.