Unit Secretary (Med Surg/Tele) 12-Hour Night Shift - Marina del Ray Hospital

Cedars Sinai; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to assist patients and manage records within the Medical-Surgical Unit. This night shift role requires strong communication skills and BLS certification. Join us in providing excellent patient care with growth potential.

Qualifications

• 6-months to 1-year of related experience preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Transcribe physicians’ orders and maintain patient records.
• Communicate status changes to the registered nurse.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital is a nonprofit community hospital committed to serving the needs of the surrounding coastal and westside communities. In addition to general acute medical services and 24/7 emergency care, the hospital offers expertise in specialty areas including spine, weight loss and orthopaedics. We remain open to care for the community throughout construction.

Why work here?

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and passion in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital!

What will you be doing:

The Unit Secretary assists patients with activities of daily living and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, departmental staff and medical staff. Prepares and compiles records in the Medical-Surgical Unit. Initiates directions from physicians and nursing staff. Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing, and hospital policies and procedures and standards.

• Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of patient. Prepares medical records for new admissions and discharged patients. Logs all patients in the logbooks and in the computer upon admission, transfer, discharge or expiration.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the geriatric and general patient population. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when a patient complains of pain.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to coordinating care to patients; answers questions.
• Supports all facets of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for a multi-disciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within a shift.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and accurately.
• Transcribes physicians’ orders within one (1) hours after being written. Enters and verifies orders in the computer system. Orders' supplies and printing weekly.
• Retrieves all Clinical Lab results from the computer and brings the results to the attention of the charge nurse.
• Answers telephone/intercom in a well-mannered and communicates information to appropriate personnel/family.

*Shift = Nights, 7pm to 730am*

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

6-months to 1-year of related experience, preferred.

Hospital experience preferred.

Educational/Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED, preferred.

Current BLS required. (BCLS certification preferred).

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Req ID : 10373
Working Title : Unit Secretary (Med Surg/Tele) 12-Hour Night Shift - Marina del Ray Hospital
Department : Short Stay Unit
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital
Job Category : Administrative
Job Specialty : Administrative
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Night
Shift Duration : 12 hour
Base Pay : $21.00 - $31.16

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

6-months to 1-year of related experience, preferred.

Hospital experience preferred.

Educational/Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED, preferred.

Current BLS required. (BCLS certification preferred).

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