Telemetry Unit Secretary & Care Coordinator

University of California - Irvine Health; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine 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 focuses on accurate transcription, chart preparation, and efficient unit operations while maintaining patient privacy and safety.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of medical terminology, strong computer skills, and prior unit secretary experience in acute care settings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Telephone Skills: Demonstrate hospital telephone etiquette by answering the phones promptly, courteously and by identifying department and self.
• Policy/Procedures: Follow all hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Teamwork: Support co-workers, physicians and students; share information and assist when needed.
• Productivity: Maintain high productivity; prioritize work and manage challenging situations.
• Clerical duties: Transcribe physician orders, prepare/maintain charts, assist with transfers and ensure acuity and directives are documented correctly.
• Communications: Answer calls promptly and notify staff of STAT orders, admissions, transfers, discharges.
• Supplies/equipment: Order supplies and facilitate equipment repairs.
• Information Management: Use hospital information systems and notify discharge/transfer details.
• Unit Involvement: Attend required trainings and meetings; align with unit goals.
• Patient Rights: Uphold patient rights and communicate respectfully.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Unit secretary experience in acutecare

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

University of California, Irvine 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 focuses on accurate transcription, chart preparation, and efficient unit operations while maintaining patient privacy and safety.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of medical terminology, strong computer skills, and prior unit secretary experience in acute care settings.