Patient Care Admin & Front Desk Secretary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking an Unit Secretary to support the health care team with clerical and receptionist duties at the front desk. You will assist clinical staff with nonclinical tasks and help coordinate patient flow across the unit.

Successful candidates will deliver compassionate patient service, maintain accurate chart organization, and ensure timely notification to nursing staff while adhering to hospital policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Assists patients and families with administrative needs in a respectful manner.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and medical staff.
• Follows infection control policies and patient safety goals.

Responsibilities

• Front station acknowledgment of patients and family members.
• Answers call lights and alerts appropriate personnel to patient needs.
• Organizes, files, and scans information in patient medical charts.
• Ensures supplies are ordered to maintain stock levels.

Skills

Resource for patients

Effective communication

Administrative support

Healthcare team coordination

Infection prevention adherence

Tools

Intercom system

Pagers/Voice mail

Job description

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking an Unit Secretary to support the health care team with clerical and receptionist duties at the front desk. You will assist clinical staff with nonclinical tasks and help coordinate patient flow across the unit.

Successful candidates will deliver compassionate patient service, maintain accurate chart organization, and ensure timely notification to nursing staff while adhering to hospital policies and safety standards.