Hospital Unit Secretary: Clerical & Patient Access

Southern California Hospitals; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals is seeking an Unit Secretary to coordinate clerical tasks on the nursing unit. You will handle reception, manage supplies, collect patient data, and assemble medical records to support admissions, discharges, and case management.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and efficient communication with patients and staff. Strong English, basic medical terminology, and basic computer skills are required, with bilingual abilities a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Demonstrates customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Possesses AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Understands basic medical terminology.
• Reads, writes, and communicates effectively in English.
• Is computer literate and proficient.
• Holds Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only).
• Preferred: bilingual abilities to communicate with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Clerical support: prepare correspondence, forms, reports, and ad hoc projects; maintain filing systems; answer calls and HIPAA-compliant care communications.
• Communication: engage in caring behaviors, use independent judgement and proactive actions.
• Inventory management: track unit supplies and ensure equipment functions; keep work area organized and clean.

Skills

Customer service

English (reading/writing)

Computer literacy

AHA Basic Life Support

Basic medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Southern California Hospitals is seeking an Unit Secretary to coordinate clerical tasks on the nursing unit. You will handle reception, manage supplies, collect patient data, and assemble medical records to support admissions, discharges, and case management.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and efficient communication with patients and staff. Strong English, basic medical terminology, and basic computer skills are required, with bilingual abilities a plus.