Unit Secretary – Nursing Admin with Growth & Benefits

The Orchards Health Center; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Career growth opportunities

Commuter Reimbursement

Job summary

The Orchards Health Center is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide administrative support to Nursing Administration and Health Information departments. The role handles scheduling, paperwork, admissions, and coordination with physicians and families, while maintaining patient privacy and accuracy in records.

The position offers a stable work environment with opportunities for tuition assistance and commuter reimbursement, plus a focus on staff development and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility as a unit secretary is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer knowledge and typing/data entry skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong customer service and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to concentrate with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Schedule resident appointments and transportation.
• Prepare paperwork for physician visits and clinics.
• Prepare CNA assignment and sign-in sheets.
• Program the Nurse Call system to page team members.
• Schedule patient showers and room changes.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of resident health information.
• Prepare admissions records, charts and ID bands.
• Assist with discharge paperwork.
• Schedule ultrasounds, x-rays and labs.
• Answer calls with excellent customer service.
• Promote resident rights.
• Monitor timeliness of physician admissions and visits.
• Follow up on patient medical records and tests.
• Process chart requests under Health Information Director supervision.
• Assist with audits and tasks for Health Information.
• Maintain an organized nurses’ station.
• Maintain daily nurse/CNA schedules and NHPPD forms.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing/data entry

Excellent communication

Customer service

Concentration

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nurse Call system

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

The Orchards Health Center is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide administrative support to Nursing Administration and Health Information departments. The role handles scheduling, paperwork, admissions, and coordination with physicians and families, while maintaining patient privacy and accuracy in records.

The position offers a stable work environment with opportunities for tuition assistance and commuter reimbursement, plus a focus on staff development and growth opportunities.