Unit Secretary

Talentify; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client, a Healthcare company in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Unit Secretary to support a nursing unit. The role involves transcribing patient-care orders, entering data, filing charts, and coordinating clerical tasks to keep workflows efficient.

Candidates should have medical terminology proficiency, strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work within a team. A high school diploma or GED and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in medical terminology and transcription.
• Accurate data entry and chart filing.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication; professional telephone etiquette.
• Ability to complete age-specific nursing-unit competencies.
• English language proficiency; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe patient-care orders accurately and enter into the computer.
• Provide clerical support for nursing unit operations.
• File orders, reports, and patient information in medical charts promptly.
• Organize work to maintain smooth workflow.
• Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Support effective relationships within the healthcare team.
• Maintain a safe and cost-effective work environment.
• Complete age-specific nursing-unit competencies.
• Complete required nursing certifications.

Skills

Medical terminology

Transcription

Data entry

Medical records

Clerical support

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Telephone etiquette

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical terminology course

Certificate from Unit Secretary program

CNA credential

CPR certification

Job description

Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for an Unit Secretary for their Long Beach, CA location.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately transcribing patient-care orders and entering information into the computer.
• Performing clerical duties to support the efficient operation of the assigned nursing unit.
• Filing orders, reports, and patient-related information in medical charts promptly.
• Organizing work to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Supporting effective working relationships within the healthcare team.
• Managing the work environment to promote a safe and cost-effective workplace.
• Completing age-specific competency requirements for the assigned department.
• Completing all certifications required by the Division of Nursing.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Medical terminology proficiency
• Accurate transcription of patient-care orders
• Computer proficiency and accurate data entry
• Medical record and chart filing
• Clerical and administrative support
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Clear verbal and written communicationProfessional telephone etiquette
• Positive interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain an efficient and safe work environment
• Ability to complete age-specific nursing-unit competencies
• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a medical terminology course
• Basic computer training/skills
• One of the following:
• Certificate from a formal Unit Secretary program
• Successful completion of one semester in an accredited RN program
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential
• Required Certifications & Licensure: -Current CPR certification
• Languages: English: Read/Write/Speak

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities