Unit Secretary - 5 North Med/Surg - Per Diem 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles seeks a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit, performing clinical and communication tasks and ensuring courteous reception while coordinating patient care activities.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; strong English communication, customer service, and basic computer skills (Word, Internet) are required, along with medical terminology knowledge and telephone skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word; Internet access and usage.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Appropriate telephone skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and communication tasks on the assigned nursing unit.
• Provide courteous reception and coordinate activities for patient care.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Telephone skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Internet

Job description

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.

Required Certifications

• 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 for this position is $24.84. 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.

Job ID REQ20182106

Posted Date 10/27/2026