Unit Associate *Full-Time, Day Shift*

Nwregionalheart; Montebello, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello in Montebello, CA seeks a Unit Secretary to greet visitors, prepare medical records, and respond to patient requests, providing essential clerical support to the nursing team.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED (preferred), an Associate's/Technical degree (preferred), and BLS certification; hospital or medical office experience is preferred, with HLFS and unit secretary training required or preferred depending on policy.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED preferred.
• Associate's/Technical Degree preferred.
• One year's relevant experience preferred.
• Hospital or medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and directs visitors.
• Prepares and maintains medical records.
• Responds to patient requests for assistance.
• Provides information to patients, families, and physicians.

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Job description

Centered in the heart of Montebello, Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello has a 70-year history of providing quality healthcare to the community. We are comprised of a 192-bed hospital, wound care medical office and surgical and laboratory services. The greater Los Angeles area is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse community.

Job Summary:

Greets and directs visitors. Prepares and maintains medical records. Responds to patient requests for assistance. Provides information to patients, families, and physicians. Provides other clerical support to nursing team as required.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• One year's relevant experience: Preferred
• Hospital or medical office experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Unit Secretary training course: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Department Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Processes orders and assists unit visitors and callers. Ascertains flow of patients admission/transfers. Assists in scheduling patient procedures and assembling patient charts.
• Performs data collection and maintains data on an ongoing basis. Assists in scheduling patient procedures. Assembles charts.
• Participates in regulatory environmental compliance duties, clearing hallways and calling for equipment/pick-up as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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