Inpatient Unit Secretary & Patient Flow Support

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health in California is seeking a Unit Secretary-Inpatient to support the nursing team and ensure smooth patient flow in an inpatient unit. You will greet visitors, screen arrivals, manage scheduling, and handle clerical tasks using hospital software.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with a preference for at least one year in a unit secretary or medical setting. BLS certification may be obtained during orientation; Spanish language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of unit secretary experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA required.
• Strong English communication; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and screen the public arriving to the unit/department.
• Assist with facilitating patient flow and coordinate diagnostic testing as ordered.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and forms used in the unit.
• Perform secretarial and receptionist duties to support the nursing team.
• Collaborate with nurses and physicians to solve problems and maintain service quality.

Skills

Medical terminology

HIPAA knowledge

English proficiency

Spanish preferred

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit secretary experience (1 year preferred)

Job description

Loma Linda University Health in California is seeking a Unit Secretary-Inpatient to support the nursing team and ensure smooth patient flow in an inpatient unit. You will greet visitors, screen arrivals, manage scheduling, and handle clerical tasks using hospital software.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with a preference for at least one year in a unit secretary or medical setting. BLS certification may be obtained during orientation; Spanish language skills are a plus.