Telemetry Unit Secretary - Acute Care

UCI Health; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties on an assigned patient care unit under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The role requires knowledge of medical terminology and solid communication skills to support physicians, nurses and staff.

Responsibilities include transcribing orders, maintaining charts, answering calls promptly, and coordinating transfers and discharge-related activities as part of a multidisciplinary team. Prior acute care unit experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computer skills.
• Previous unit secretary experience in acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• The unit secretary performs clerical duties on the assigned patient care unit under the supervision of the Charge Nurse.
• Answers incoming calls promptly, efficiently and courteously.
• Transcribes physician orders in Kardex and distributes requisition slips to relevant departments.
• Maintains patient charts and prepares charts for transfers.
• Notifies team leaders of STAT orders and patient/family requests as directed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Unit secretary experience

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform clerical duties on an assigned patient care unit under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The role requires knowledge of medical terminology and solid communication skills to support physicians, nurses and staff.

Responsibilities include transcribing orders, maintaining charts, answering calls promptly, and coordinating transfers and discharge-related activities as part of a multidisciplinary team. Prior acute care unit experience is preferred.