Nursing Unit Secretary & Care Coordinator

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California on the Keck Medicine campus seeks a Unit Secretary to perform clinical and communication duties on the nursing unit. You will provide courteous reception and coordinate activities to support patient care on the unit.

The role requires strong English communication, customer service, and medical terminology knowledge, plus BLS certification. AB508 guidance applies for certain departments, with a 30-day compliance window.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent education required.
• Excellent English communication, written and verbal.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Proficient Word processing and Internet skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Appropriate telephone skills.
• BLS certification from AHA.
• AB508 (Management of Assaultive Behavior) required for ED/Geropsych; obtain within 30 days if not on hire.
• Preferred: 1 year experience as Unit Secretary in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical and communication functions on the nursing unit.
• Provides courteous reception on the nursing unit and coordinates activities for patient care.
• Contributes to efficient patient flow and interdepartmental communication.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Word & Internet

Medical terminology

Telephone skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Southern California on the Keck Medicine campus seeks a Unit Secretary to perform clinical and communication duties on the nursing unit. You will provide courteous reception and coordinate activities to support patient care on the unit.

The role requires strong English communication, customer service, and medical terminology knowledge, plus BLS certification. AB508 guidance applies for certain departments, with a 30-day compliance window.