Neonatal Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Admin Support

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

MemorialCare in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide clerical support on a patient care unit, delivering outstanding customer service and helping organize and maintain accurate data. You will coordinate with the healthcare team to manage patient, physician and staff needs.

The role emphasizes customer focus, patient experience, communication, and time management, with a 12-hour day shift. Pay range is $23.00–$25.68 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recent experience preferred as a Unit Secretary or Ward Clerk in a comparable size facility within the same or similar specialty area.
• Proficient in Medical Terminology is favored.
• Certificate of completion of a formal Unit Secretary program, CNA/EDT experience, or successful completion of one semester in an accredited RN program.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Completion of Medical Terminology class-preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical skills to facilitate the accurate and efficient operation of the assigned unit
• Files orders, reports and patient related information into charts in a timely manner
• Manages the work environment in order to maintain a safe workplace and cost effective practice
• Requests supplies to be ordered, prepares and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis.
• Checks for completeness, accuracy and correctness of patients records.
• Practices telephone etiquette when placing and answering calls for physicians, patient families and other departments
• Maintains an organized nursing station, monitors for noise levels, ensures good workflow at the desk area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

Unit Secretary program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

MemorialCare in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide clerical support on a patient care unit, delivering outstanding customer service and helping organize and maintain accurate data. You will coordinate with the healthcare team to manage patient, physician and staff needs.

The role emphasizes customer focus, patient experience, communication, and time management, with a 12-hour day shift. Pay range is $23.00–$25.68 per hour plus benefits.