Hospital Unit Administration & Communications Specialist

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a unit clerk/clerical assistant to support a team of healthcare providers within the hospital setting. This role serves as the centralized point for administration, information and communication during shifts and helps maintain orderly clerical processes to ensure smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of hospital/healthcare clerical experience; familiarity with medical terminology is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years hospital/healthcare experience in clerical, unit clerking or Medical Assistant preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology or completion of course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a team of healthcare providers within the hospital.
• Serve as the unit's centralized focus of administration, information and communication during an assigned shift.
• Maintain clerical organization within the unit.
• Monitor orders, providing follow-up notifications as needed.
• Participate in a safe, patient-centered care environment with quality patient care delivery, efficient patient flow and effective communication with the healthcare team.

Skills

Written communications

Verbal communications

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Windows OS

Mouse usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

PIH Health is seeking a unit clerk/clerical assistant to support a team of healthcare providers within the hospital setting. This role serves as the centralized point for administration, information and communication during shifts and helps maintain orderly clerical processes to ensure smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of hospital/healthcare clerical experience; familiarity with medical terminology is a plus.