Unit Secretary - ER

Tenet Healthcare; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital is seeking a Part Time Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. The role involves handling telephone communications, coordinating patient transfers, transcribing orders, and assisting with bilingual communication between patients and staff.

The incumbent will maintain ED records and support clerical operations under the PCC and ED leadership. Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, bilingual English/Spanish proficiency, basic computer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Fluent in English/Spanish (both written and spoken).
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification must be maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple telephone interactions, including contacting On-Call physicians and area hospitals for patient transfers.
• Transcribe orders for Lab and Radiology.
• Assist with Spanish communication between patients, staff and physicians.
• Input and complete charts in PBAR.
• Assist with arranging returns to the ER for follow-up.
• Maintain ED records and order clerical supplies; support PCC in the Emergency Department.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Basic Computer Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job type: Part Time

Shift: Rotate

The Unit Secretary functions in the Emergency Department:

• Managing multiple telephone interactions including, calling On-Call physicians, contacting area hospitals/ SNF's to arrange patient transfers, receiving calls from physicians regarding patients in the ER, make appointments for patients for Riverside County Health
• Transcribing orders, Lab, Radiology
• Assisting with Spanish communication between patients and staff and physicians
• Inputting and completing charts in PBAR
• Assist with contacting patients to return to ER for follow up
• Insuring completion of the MR and various other non-clinical duties as assigned by the team leader.
• The Unit Secretary reports to the Director of the Emergency Department and works directly under the PCC in the Emergency Department. The Unit Secretary is responsible for ordering all the clerical supplies and maintaining the Emergency Department record.
• The Unit Secretary uses organizational and interpersonal skills to improve the functioning of the Emergency Department.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent in English/Spanish (both written and spoken)
• Previous Unit Secretary Experience - preferred
• Basic Computer Skills
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintained current at all times)

Embark on a rewarding career with John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status