Unit Secretary - Full Time Nights

Valley-Presbyterian-Hospita; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a detail-oriented Unit Secretary to support clinical teams and keep units running smoothly. The role performs clerical, communication, and coordination tasks within a busy medical unit.

Responsibilities include managing nursing station, patient charts, admissions, transfers and discharge processes, data entry in Meditech, answering calls, maintaining census records, and ensuring efficient workflow across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in clerical or administrative support roles is preferred.
• Ability to obtain LA City Fire Card within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Manage the nursing station and perform clerical and reception duties.
• Maintain and organize patient charts and documentation.
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharge processes.
• Enter and manage data in Meditech and other systems.
• Answer phones, respond to call lights, and route communications appropriately.
• Maintain daily census records and unit documentation.
• Provide information and support to patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Monitor and maintain unit supplies and inventory.
• Ensure smooth communication and workflow across departments.

Skills

Clerical skills

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Meditech

Job description

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $25 USD to $28.15 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Administrative & Professional
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: UNITS003270

Description

Unit Secretary

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Support Clinical Teams & Keep Units Running Smoothly

At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, our Unit Secretaries are essential to maintaining efficient unit operations and supporting patient care teams. We’re seeking a detail-oriented Unit Secretary to provide clerical, communication, and coordination support within a clinical unit.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the nursing station and perform clerical and reception duties
• Maintain and organize patient charts and documentation
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharge processes
• Enter and manage data in Meditech and other systems
• Answer phones, respond to call lights, and route communications appropriately
• Maintain daily census records and unit documentation
• Provide information and support to patients, families, staff, and physicians
• Monitor and maintain unit supplies and inventory
• Ensure smooth communication and workflow across departments

What You Bring

• Experience in clerical or administrative support roles
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain LA City Fire Card within 30 days

Why VPH

• Mission-driven healthcare organization
• Critical role supporting clinical operations and patient care
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for growth within hospital operations

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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