Nursing Unit Secretary

Palomar UC San Diego Health; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Poway, CA seeks a part-time Nursing Unit Secretary to support the Emergency Room team. The role focuses on coordinating unit activities, updating medical records, transcribing orders, and handling patient calls, while liaising with physicians and nursing staff to ensure smooth care delivery.

Strong English communication, basic computer skills, and familiarity with MS Office are required; CPI certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience
• Preferred Education: Related vocational education
• Minimum Experience: 0–6 months

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit-based activities for a group of patients
• Maintain medical records and order entry for unit patients
• Transcribe doctor's orders and answer patient call lights
• Answer telephones and communicate with healthcare providers
• Coordinate patient transfers and support patient flow

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Nursing Unit Secretary### Nursing Unit SecretaryApply: Poway, CA: Part time: Posted Yesterday: JR100696**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: 11/4/2026Internal 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 ApplicableWe 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.