Postpartum Unit Secretary/Birth Clerk

Sutter Health; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a part-time clerical/administrative specialist to support a nursing care unit. You will perform routine and specialized duties, prioritize requests, and collaborate with staff, physicians, and other providers while upholding privacy and safety standards.

Responsibilities include potential orientation of new staff and adherence to regulations and policies. Requires a HS diploma and 2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Written and verbal communication with staff and patients.
• Good time management and organization to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support for a nursing care unit.
• Prioritize information and requests in a timely manner.
• Gains cooperation from staff, physicians, and other providers.
• Ensure privacy and safety per regulations and policies.
• May orient new staff to the department/unit.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Time management

Data interpretation

PHI privacy

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Prioritization

Policies compliance

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

EPIC

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview:

Provides a variety of routine and specialized clerical and administrative duties in support of a nursing care unit. Executes a variety of clerical duties, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety. May also be responsible for orienting new staff to the department/unit.

Job Description:

Provides a variety of routine and specialized clerical and administrative duties in support of a nursing care unit. Executes a variety of clerical duties, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety. May also be responsible for orienting new staff to the department/unit.

EDUCATION:

HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of various medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment.

Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.

Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Works independently, exercises sound judgment, and utilizes developed administrative skills

Able to demonstrate competent job performance and effective communication.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

24

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $27.30 to $38.22 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.