Unit Associate Med/Surg Acute 1 (Full-time regular, Evening Shift)

Adventist Health; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tulare is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to greet visitors, prepare and maintain medical records, and respond to patient requests for assistance. You will provide information to patients, families, and physicians, and support the nursing team with clerical tasks.

The role is based in Tulare, CA, with an Evening Shift and a focus on accurate charting, data collection, and scheduling of procedures in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Processes orders and assists unit visitors and callers.
• Ascertains flow of patients admission/transfers and assists in scheduling procedures.
• Assembles patient charts and maintains data.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent

One year's relevant experience

Hospital or medical office experience

Job description

Job Description

Centrally located within the heart of California, Adventist Health Tulare has been serving the Central Valley since 2018. We are comprised of a 108-bed acute care hospital, emergency department and provide primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Tulare is situated in a delightful and geographically diverse region. There are a variety of opportunities for all-season outdoor recreation such as camping, hiking, water and snow skiing, fishing and boating. It is also within an hour's travel time to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.

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

• 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

• 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.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

Job Identification : 71497

Job Category : Associate

Posting Date : 2026-09-02T16:29:11+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Shift : Evening Shift

Locations : Tulare, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $29.56. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Med/Surg Acute 1

Shift Length : 8 Hours