Unit Secretary-Emergency (Per Diem, Varied)

Enloe Medical Center, Inc.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$0 premium medical plan including some

Prescription and dental group coverage

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Medical Center, Inc. in Chico, California is seeking a Unit Secretary-Emergency to support the nursing and medical staff as receptionist, unit liaison and secretary for the ED in a fast-paced, patient‑centered environment.

The role requires at least one year of clerical, computer and receptionist experience; nursing unit or hospital experience is preferred. Medical terminology knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills are essential to maintain professional rapport with staff, patients

Qualifications

• Minimum: One-year experience utilizing clerical, computer and receptionist skills
• Desired: One-year experience in nursing unit or hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing and medical staff as receptionist, unit liaison and secretary for the nursing unit
• Create a friendly, cooperative impression in interactions with staff, patients and the public
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain an orderly work environment to support smooth department operation

Skills

Medical terminology

Telephone skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

One-year clerical experience

Nursing unit or hospital experience

Job description

ENL Emergency Department Compensation range: $23.09 - $29.56 Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience Shift: Varied Shift length: 12 Hour Days off: Variable Hours per pay period: 24 Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Unit Secretary-Emergency assists the nursing and medical staff by acting as receptionist, unit liaison, and secretary for the nursing unit. The Secretary creates a friendly, cooperative impression throughout all interactions with internal and external customers and works independently to prioritize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Secretary is responsible for establishing and maintaining an orderly work environment that supports the smooth operation of the department.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum: One-year experience utilizing clerical, computer and receptionist skills
• Desired: One-year experience in nursing unit or hospital environment

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

• Must demonstrate technical competence.
• Must have medical terminology knowledge.
• Must have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills to maintain a high degree of rapport with supervisors, co-workers, employees, patients and the public.
• Must consistently maintain a professional demeanor as a representative of Enloe Medical Center.
• Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public.
• Must show sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family.
• Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Capable of using computers for a variety of support functions.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Benefits:

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

A proud nonprofit health system, Enloe Health has served the people of the North State for more than 110 years. At Enloe, every employee, staff member and volunteer is a caregiver. No matter our role, each of us is here for our patients. Enloe values our workforce and is proud to be recognized as an excellent employer.