Night Unit Secretary — Patient Care & Admin Support

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

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the Emergency Services unit on a part-time night shift. You will handle clerical duties, patient data, and coordination with physicians and staff to ensure smooth unit operations.

The ideal candidate has a formal Unit Secretary program certificate, BCLS certification, and familiarity with medical terminology, with 1+ year of relevant experience; excellent customer service and time-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years recent experience as Unit Secretary or Ward Clerk preferred.
• Proficient in medical terminology preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Files orders, reports and patient related information into charts in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient, physician and staff needs.
• Maintains an organized nursing station and monitors desk workflow.
• Performs telephone etiquette when placing and answering calls for physicians and patient families.
• Supports safe and cost-effective practice in the work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Clerical skills

Time management

Education

Unit Secretary program certificate

CNA/EDT experience

RN program coursework (1 semester)

BCLS certification

Medical Terminology knowledge

Job description

MemorialCare Health System in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the Emergency Services unit on a part-time night shift. You will handle clerical duties, patient data, and coordination with physicians and staff to ensure smooth unit operations.

The ideal candidate has a formal Unit Secretary program certificate, BCLS certification, and familiarity with medical terminology, with 1+ year of relevant experience; excellent customer service and time-management skills are essential.