Unit Secretary - Labor and Delivery

Prime Healthcare; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Francis Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Perinatal Unit. This per diem, night-shift role requires accurate transcription of physician orders, preparation of unit records, and efficient communication across departments.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS within 30 days, and strong Microsoft Office and medical terminology skills. Prior acute care or physician practice experience is preferred and may influence starting compensation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current.
• Proficient with medical terminology preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Previous experience in an acute care setting or physician’s practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter and transcribe physician orders into records with nursing signature.
• Prepare and compile records in the Perinatal Unit.
• Assist with unit communication and restocking supplies as needed.
• Enter information into hospital computer systems and the EMR system.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.comfor more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care and assists with departmental organizational activities. Facilitates the communication needs of the department. Enters and transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE) with notation and signature by nursing staff. Prepares and compiles records in the Perinatal Unit. Completes log book entries as needed. Contacts physician offices, patients and other departments as needed to facilitate patient care in the department. Orders supplies and forms for the unit, prepares and completes each patient chart in a timely manner. Assists nursing staff with restocking of the patient room after patient transfer/discharge. Accurately enters information into the hospital computer systems and the department QS Electronic Medical Record system. Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent2. BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current3. Proficient with medical terminology preferred4. Proficient with Microsoft Office preferred5. Previous experience in an acute care setting or physician’s practice preferred

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation rate for this role is $23.00/hr. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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