Nursing Unit Clerk, Transitional Care Unit, Full time, 2pm-10:30pm

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network serving approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The role supports a team of healthcare providers as the unit's central point of administration, information, and communication during an evening shift.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, efficient patient flow, and clear communication within the healthcare team, with basic clerical responsibilities and familiarity

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Basic computer skills including the use of Windows and Mouse

Responsibilities

• Provides support to a team of healthcare providers within the hospital and acts as the unit's centralized focus of administration, information and communication during an assigned shift.
• Maintains clerical organization within the unit and monitors orders with follow-up notifications as needed.

Skills

Written & Verbal

Organization

Windows basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical terminology course completed

Job description

Provides support to a team of healthcare providers within the hospital. Serves as the unit’s centralized focus of administration, information and communication during an assigned shift. Maintains clerical organization within the unit. Monitors orders, providing follow-up notifications as needed. Participates in a safe, patient-centered care environment with quality patient care delivery, efficient patient flow and effective communication with the healthcare team.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Basic computer skills including the use of Windows and Mouse

Required Experience

Required:

• High school graduate or GED
• 1-2 years hospital/healthcare experience in clerical, unit clerking or Medical Assistant preferred
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology or completion of course within six months

Address

12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary

23.00-32.09

Shift

Evening

Shift Differential

1.28

Zip Code

90602