Nursing Unit Secretary

Palomar Health; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Poway, CA seeks an ER Unit Clerk to coordinate patient flow and maintain medical records. This role transcribes orders, answers call lights, and supports communication between the care team and facilities.

Responsibilities include facilitating transfers, handling unit communications, and ensuring adherence to policies. English proficiency and basic office software skills are required; healthcare environment experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience.
• Related vocational education is preferred.
• 0–6 months of experience is typical; 6–12 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit-based activities for a group of patients.
• Maintain current medical records and order entry for unit patients.
• Transcribe doctor orders, answer call lights, and communicate with healthcare providers.

Skills

English proficiency

Team communication

Keyboarding

Education

High School Diploma

Related vocational education

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

Powerpoint

Internet

Email

Job description

Employment Details

Department: Emergency Room Union: CHEU Shift: 12-hour Shift - Day (United States of America) Hours Per Pay Period: 60 Salary Range: $23.00 - $30.72

Job Description: Posting Date: 11/4/2026 Internal Closing Date: 11/10/2026

* Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

• Primarily responsible for the coordination of unit-based activities within a specified group of patients.
• Maintains current medical records and order entry on all unit patients.
• Transcribes doctor's orders, answers patient call lights, answers telephones, and communicates clearly with all healthcare providers.
• Facilitates communication between doctor's offices and patient care unit, arranges for patient transfers, and supports a team concept to maintain the flow of patient care within the system.
• Performs other clerical and patient comfort duties as needed.
• Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail).
• Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards.
• Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience
• Preferred Education: Related vocational education
• Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months
• Preferred Experience: 6 - 12 months
• Required Certification: Not Applicable
• Preferred Certification: Crisis Prevention (CPI)
• Required License: Not Applicable
• Preferred License: Not Applicable

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Palomar Health invites you to be part of our healthcare team, where we offer extraordinary opportunities for both clinical and non-clinical positions. As a leading healthcare system, we are committed to providing world-class care to our community. When you join our team, you'll have access to our exceptional training programs designed to help you excel in your role and grow your career.