Unit Secretary - 5 North Med/Surg - Full Time 12 Hour Day Shift (Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Southern California (USC) Verdugo Hills Hospital is a Keck Medicine facility in the Foothills area of Los Angeles. The Unit Secretary provides friendly reception on the nursing unit and coordinates patient care activities, while handling clerical tasks and maintaining accurate records.

Minimum education is High School or equivalent, with strong English communication and medical terminology knowledge. Preferred one year of acute care unit secretary experience.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong customer service orientation and professional demeanor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and internet usage.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Good telephone skills.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire for ED/Geropsych.

Aufgaben

• Perform clinical and communication functions on assigned nursing unit.
• Provide courteous reception and coordinate activities for patient care.
• Assist with documentation and unit organization as needed.

Kenntnisse

English communication

Customer service

Microsoft Word

Medical terminology

Telephone skills

BLS certification

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

The Unit Secretary performs clinical and communication functions on assigned nursing unit. She/He provides courteous reception on the nursing unit and arranges and coordinates activities for patient care.

• Minimum Education: High School or equivalent
• Minimum Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word as well as Internet access and utilization.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Appropriate Telephone Skills.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) AB508 (Management of Assaultive Behavior) Only for ED/Geropsych - if no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire

Preferred Experience: 1 year Experience as a Unit Secretary in acute care

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $23.06 - $29.84.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

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Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties. Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings.