Unit Associate (SEIU), Full-time, Day shift

Adventist Health; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, CA is seeking a Unit Secretary to greet visitors, prepare medical records, and support nursing staff. This on-site role requires strong organization and communication in a busy hospital setting.

The position is represented by SEIU and offers a stepping stone in healthcare administration with opportunities to learn regulatory procedures and patient flow coordination.

Qualifications

• 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
• Unit Secretary training course: Preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

One year relevant experience

Hospital or medical office experience

Unit Secretary training course

Job description

Job Description

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

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. This position is represented by SEIU.

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

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.