Hospital Unit Secretary – Night Shift

Prime Healthcare; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the MST department during night shifts. This unlicensed role facilitates communication, transcribes physician orders, and maintains essential patient records for the Emergency Room.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic medical terminology knowledge, and a current BLS certification within 6 months of hire. Computer skills are preferred to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Proficient with computers and basic software.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of MST, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse, and / or House Supervisor.
• The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting.
• Facilitates the communication needs of the department.
• Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation and signature by nursing staff.
• Prepares and complies records on the Emergency Room.
• Orders supplies for the unit, prepares and completes each patients chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis.
• Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical terminology preferred

BLS certification within 6 months

Experience with computers

Job description

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the MST department during night shifts. This unlicensed role facilitates communication, transcribes physician orders, and maintains essential patient records for the Emergency Room.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic medical terminology knowledge, and a current BLS certification within 6 months of hire. Computer skills are preferred to support daily operations.